Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 6, 2018
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March 6, 2018: CNBC compiled a list of 10 U.S. cities offering a combination of high-paying jobs and a low cost of living.[1] The cities offering such a sweet combination are generally found in the south or southwest. North Carolina is the only state with two cities on the list: Durham (#5) and Charlotte (#10).
Topping the list and offering the best combination of high pay and low cost is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. That city’s average annual income is $72,385 while the cost of annual necessities is $18,701.
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Kansas City, Mo.
- Lexington, Ky.
- Phoenix, Ariz.
- Durham, N.C.
- Omaha, Neb.
- Bakersfield, Calif.
- Tampa, Fla.
- Dallas, Texas
- Charlotte, N.C.
More information on each city can be found at CNBC.
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