A North Carolina city was named the nation’s best place for drivers — again.
Yes, you read that right.
Raleigh ranks as the No. 1 place to drive in the United States, reclaiming the top spot after it fell to No. 2 last year.
And it’s not the only North Carolina city to receive a nod for being driver-friendly.
Greensboro landed at No. 4 in the most recent rankings, which considered places with the best conditions for those behind the wheel across 30 metrics, according to results published Oct. 8.
To create the list, personal finance website WalletHub said it studied 100 large cities across the country. Using data from the U.S. government and other sources, it scored each place in four condensed categories: cost of ownership and maintenance; traffic and infrastructure; access to vehicles and maintenance; and safety.
What makes the 2 cities good for drivers?
Raleigh’s top spot might come as a surprise to drivers who have been stuck in congestion on Capital Boulevard or Wade Avenue. But the latest honor comes after the city also reigned supreme on WalletHub lists in 2021 and 2022. Since then, the neighboring town of Cary was found to have some of the nation’s best drivers , McClatchy News reported.