Starting out in some cities in U.S. can be prohibitively difficult, especially for a young person. Cost of living is a key reason for that.
FinanceBuzz gathered information from 50 of the biggest American cities and graded them based on factors such peer population, employment, social scene, and cost of living.
Dallas, TX : Score 46.7
San Diego, CA : Score 46.5
Oklahoma City, OK : Score 46.1
Houston, TX : Score 45.6
San Jose, CA : Score 45
Chicago, IL : Score 44.9
Charlotte, NC : Score 41.8
Los Angeles, CA : Score 41.1
Phoenix, AZ : Score 39.6
New York, NY : Score 36.6