For recent graduates eager to launch a successful career, there’s no shortage of factors to consider, from the industry they want to work in, their target salary to support an ideal quality of life, and the type of community they want to call home. But that final factor — and the livability and opportunity within any given locale — may deserve additional scrutiny in the decision-making process.
WalletHub recently ranked 182 U.S. cities to determine which cities are the best to start a career in 2024, as well as places to avoid, rating each city based on 26 key metrics under two main categories — professional opportunities and quality of life.
