most of the outer cities are nice. Cary, NC is very nice ( rich folks ) lol. Ummm.... Some places like Durham are crime infested and some parts of raleigh are crack town if ya know what i mean. ghetto.
towns that are 15-20 mins away from raleigh are Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Willow Springs. The weather is generally nice here. Lots of work, Nice homes.