<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5605e654bd86ef10008bd41c-3057-2293/shutterstock_220743916.jpg" alt="austin texas" data-mce-source="Shutterstock" /><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p><p class="caption">Austin has tons of job openings and affordable housing.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Big cities like San Francisco are great when it comes to job opportunities.</p><p>But as <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Best-Cities-for-Jobs-LST_KQ0,20.htm">Glassdoor's Best Cities for Jobs</a> list goes to show, you shouldn't rule out midsize cities, which can offer more bang for your buck.</p><p>To compile its list, Glassdoor scored and ranked the 50 most populated US metros based on how easy it is to get a job there, how affordable it is to live there, and how satisfied employees are working there.</p><p>Here are 15 of the best cities to work <em>and</em> live:</p>

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The 15 best cities in America to work and live

ShutterstockAustin has tons of job openings and affordable housing.Big cities like San Francisco are great when it comes to job opportunities.But as Glassdoor's Best Cities for Jobs list goes to show, you shouldn't rule out midsize cities, which can offer more bang for your buck.To compile its list, Glassdoor scored and ranked the 50 most populated US metros based on how easy it is to get a job there, how affordable it is to live there, and how satisfied employees are working there.Here are 15 of the best cities to work and live:

ShutterstockAustin has tons of job openings and affordable housing. Big cities like San Francisco are great when it comes to job opportunities.

The 15 best cities in America to work and live

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