What is the difference between Raleigh and durham?

i grew up in NC, right outside of Raleigh, so I feel this is a question I can answer. Raleigh is the state Capitol and Durham, located 24 miles west, is home to Duke University. read more

Raleigh is the state Capitol and Durham, located 24 miles west, is home to Duke University. Raleigh is city that has the ability to seem different but stay the same over the years. Durham is known as a college town, but in reality, people come from all over the world to seek treatment at Duke University & Hospital. read more

Raleigh is the Capital city and has lots of state government downtown, and most of its footprint is suburban. Durham is smaller but more"gritty" overall, though its newer suburbs (SW Durham mostly) in the past decade have grown as fast as Raleigh's and look the same. read more