12 cities with high salaries and low costs of living

The best cities to live in typically have two things in common: a low cost of living and high salaries. GOBankingRates analyzed and ranked 270 cities in the U.S. based on their livability, taking into account the median home rent, groceries, utilities and transportation to ultimately determine the average monthly living expense for that area. That number then was subtracted from the average yearly income for each city so residents know exactly how much they stand to pocket after the expenses.

If you want to relocate where you can get the most bang for your buck, let our cost of living calculator by city be your guide. Simply click through to see which cities offer high salaries and a low cost of living.

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Methodology: All numbers were sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow and Numbeo

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