Best state/city to live in US with good exit opportunities and balance between COL-good lifestyle and maximize savings/earnings

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Chicago seems like a pretty good MCOL area with good pay, especially if you’re not living directly in the city but a close suburb. Not speaking from experience though

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I live in Chicago and agree

Austin, or Boston if you are white

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You can only have a good exit if you’re white.

Charlotte, NC

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No way!!!!

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