I wonder where you moving from and I can compare between those 2 places. I myself moved here from MD and loving it here. Public transport I can not comment on it coz I live quite a drive from RTP. Nepalese Community wise there are 300-400 nepalese in the area (Raleigh, cary,morrisville an d Durham) and hold a cultural show every now and then. "Best of luck " and Let me know if I can be further help to you (for others Iam NOT trying to help him out coz of my Business)