Many retirees have chosen to settle in North Carolina for the affordable cost of living, access to the great outdoors, and Southern culture. North Carolina has also been wooing retirees with tax breaks that are hard to beat. Many retirees are looking to relocate to escape harsh winters. “We moved down here from New Jersey almost 20 years ago,” says Todd Koepke , co-owner of T-N-T Moving Systems. “The mild winters are one of Charlotte’s biggest draws.” Todd Koepke and Tom Tulowiecki started their moving company in Charlotte in 1995 and have enjoyed helping clients transition to Charlotte and the surrounding area since day one.