In the 2023 assessment of best-performing cities in the United States by the Milken Institute, Burlington has achieved a significant rise in its ranking. Among 203 smaller metropolitan statistical areas, Burlington is ranked 14th, a jump of 22 spots from the previous year. This is also the highest ranking for small metros in North Carolina.
The driving force behind this improved ranking is attributed to strong and diversified wage growth. Over the span of a year, wages in Burlington increased by 13%, and over five...
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