[Columbia Off-Topic]

Two of my brothers live in Raleigh. I think Columbia's downtown is laid out better, and IMO Columbia's skyline is more balanced and more colorful as far as heights of buildings, their placement and the colors of the buildings are concerned.

Not to mention...NC's state capitol building is FUG! The new tower in downtown Raleigh has made a visual difference, but Raleigh still doesn't rank with Columbia with me.

[Columbia Off-Topic]

Welcome I miss. If you don't mind, I would love to hear your comparison between Columbia and Raleigh. They seem like similar cities (Raleigh being a bit bigger). What are some things you like better about Columbia? Raleigh?

It's really hard for me to describe the differences. For me, Columbia is just a nicer city. The people are nicer, the downtown area is nicer, the statehouse is nicer, and there is a sense of "home" in Columbia (but that could be my bias). I like Raleigh okay enough, and I would rank it ahead of Charlotte, but not ahead of Columbia. I am fiercely loyal to my homestate's capital!