By JessicaDickler, CNBC –

  • For those just graduating, picking a place to live has far reaching consequences.
  • WalletHub ranked the overall livability of the country’s 150 largest cities.
  • At number one: Salt Lake City, Utah.
Overall Rank City Total Score ‘Professional Opportunities’ Rank ‘Quality of Life’ Rank
10 Madison, WI 57.92 44 2
9 Irving, TX 58.78 4 64
8 Denver, CO 59.19 12 14
7 Miami, FL 59.94 2 84
6 Atlanta, GA 60.5 8 10
5 Tempe, AZ 60.58 19 3
4 Grand Rapids, MI 62.06 3 19
3 Austin, TX 62.21 6 6
2 Orlando, FL 63.5 5 4
1 Salt Lake City, UT 68.72 1 1