What is the best city to start a career

ATLANTA — For another year in a row, Atlanta ranked No. 1 as the best city to start a career, according to a new report from WalletHub.

The financial site released its 2024 list of the best and worst places to start a career in the United States on Monday. According to the survey, Atlanta took first place with a total score of 65.84, down slightly from last year’s ranking of 66.87.

To determine the ranking, WalletHub researchers compared 182 cities, based on 26 key indicators, including entry-level job availability, average starting monthly salary, and housing affordability. The researchers also compared professional opportunities and quality of life.

Below are the top 10 best cities and top 10 worst cities to start a career:

Scroll below the interactive map for the list of rankings.

180. Pembroke Pines, Florida

179. Santa Clarita, California

177. Cape Coral, Florida

For the full list and a closer look at the city rankings, click here.