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The 10 Happiest Cities for College Grads: CareerBliss

Want To Move Toward Happiness? Try One Of These Cities
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You want to be happy.

Telecommuting from your parents' basement will likely get in the way. Considering this, CareerBliss.com released its list of the top 10 cities where graduates are likely to land high salaries.

CareerBliss used a measurement it calls a BlissScore and added the average adjusted salary based on a cost of living index into the mix. The data evaluates several key factors that affect work happiness including: employees’ relationships with their bosses and co-workers, their work environments, job resources, compensation, growth opportunities, company culture, company reputation, their daily tasks and the level of control employees have over the work that they do on a daily basis.

Dreaming of moving to California or New York City? After reading this list, consider giving them a second thought!

The Happiest Cities For College Grads To Live IN
St. Louis(01 of10)
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BlissScore: 4.117Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $50,900 (credit:Getty)
Salt Lake City(02 of10)
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BlissScore: 4.111Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $43,010 (credit:Getty)
Jacksonville(03 of10)
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BlissScore: 4.083Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $45,736 (credit:AP)
Memphis(04 of10)
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BlissScore: 3.947Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $56,158 (credit:Getty)
Indianapolis(05 of10)
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BlissScore: 4.021Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $44,757 (credit:Getty)
Orlando(06 of10)
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BlissScore: 4.039Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $43,047 (credit:Getty)
Houston(07 of10)
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BlissScore: 3.944Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $47,615 (credit:Getty)
San Antonio(08 of10)
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BlissScore: 3.978Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $43,640 (credit:Getty)
Oklahoma City(09 of10)
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BlissScore: 3.943Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $42,304 (credit:Getty)
Birmingham(10 of10)
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BlissScore: 3.907Cost of Living Adjusted Salaries: $47,491 (credit:AP)

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