10 top cities to start a career
According to financial site
Twenty-seven relevant metrics were graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for job-market entrants. Under professional opportunities, WalletHub evaluated data such as the availability of entry-level jobs, starting salaries and median income growth. And for quality of life, the personal finance site evaluated commute times, average length of a work week and housing affordability.
According to the report, the following 10 cities top the list of best cities to start a career comparing 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state.
10. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Quality of life rank: 37
Overall score: 57.13
9. Raleigh, N.C.
Quality of life rank: 10
Overall score: 57.82
8. Denver, Colo.
Quality of life rank: 12
Overall score: 57.85
7. Columbia, S.C.
Quality of life rank: 34
Overall score: 57.98
6. Austin, Texas
Quality of life rank: 5
Overall score: 60.24
5. Tempe, Ariz.
Quality of life rank: 2
Overall score: 60.41
4. Charleston, S.C.
Quality of life rank: 19
Overall score: 60.70
3. Atlanta, Ga.
Quality of life rank: 11
Overall score: 65.04
2. Orlando, Fla.
Quality of life rank: 6
Overall score: 66.33
1. Salt Lake City, Utah
Quality of life rank: 1
Overall score: 67.83