What cities have the best balance between job opportunities and COL? Seems everywhere I look has cons that can’t be overlooked (have looked at Dallas, ATL, Raleigh, Minneapolis, Chicago). GF wants to get out of NYC asap.

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Dallas without question. It’s the best ‘value’. Low COL, no state income tax, and a competitive employment market that commands high wages

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