The study found that for those who prioritize “lifestyle and financial breathing room,” then Southern and Midwestern cities are among the best choices. For those looking for career opportunities in coastal hubs, “the trade-off is clear: a six-figure salary doesn’t stretch as far as it used to.”Perhaps not surprisingly, New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles were all in the bottom five of the Professpost study. In New York City, a combination of high taxes and steep living costs leaves a “$100k salary ...