Graduation season is upon us, and this year's college grads will enjoy the best job market in years. Still, that doesn't dismiss the fact that they'll also be slapped with student loan debt.
This makes picking a place to live, work and settle all the more important for those starting out.
Seventy-five percent of new grads are willing to relocate to a different state in order to score the right job, according to a report by Accenture Strategy. And because of the current economy, many members of the Class of 2017 are looking at jobs across the country and may commute farther for their first gig.
A new study release by WalletHub compares the overall livability of the country's 150 largest cities. The cities were measured on criteria such as the availability of entry-level jobs, monthly average starting salary, workforce diversity, average commute, singles scene and "fun factor" (AKA the number of bars, restaurants and parks nearby).
In the study, South Florida did not do so bad! Miami ranked number seven overall, with a "2" ranking in professional opportunities and an "84" in quality of life. Fort Lauderdale found itself at number 24 on the list with a "25" ranking in professional opportunities and a "47" in quality of life.
Salt Lake City Utah garnered spot number one, with "1" rankings in both categories.
Orlando clocked in at number two, and Tampa also slipped into the top 20, claiming spot number "19."