This infographic attempts to answer the question of whether it is possible to find a job that pays well in a city that does not have an exorbitant cost of living. The infographic looks at the median household income in top job markets as measured by the proportion of job availability to the size of the city's existing population. Median household income is then compared to median rent to determine what proportion of income is required to maintain residence.
As you can see from the infographic, the highest paying job markets are not always the most lucrative because they have a much higher cost of living. To the bottom left of the infographic, there is a legend that shows the amount of money that would remain after paying rent. As you can see, Raleigh-Durham is one of the best places to look for work because they have a reasonable median income and a below average cost of living.
Infographic by: madvalorem
As you can see from the infographic, the highest paying job markets are not always the most lucrative because they have a much higher cost of living. To the bottom left of the infographic, there is a legend that shows the amount of money that would remain after paying rent. As you can see, Raleigh-Durham is one of the best places to look for work because they have a reasonable median income and a below average cost of living.
Infographic by: madvalorem
