Summary
A report by WalletHub lists the best cities in the U.S. for jobs in 2026, based on factors like job quality, salaries, and livability. Scottsdale, Arizona ranks as the top city, followed by Columbia, Maryland, and Portland, Maine.
Key Facts
- WalletHub's report evaluates the best U.S. cities for jobs in 2026.
- Scottsdale, Arizona is ranked first due to its low unemployment rate and high median household income.
- Columbia, Maryland has the highest cost-of-living-adjusted median income and low risk of job automation.
- Portland, Maine ranks high for job availability and access to employer-based retirement plans.
- The analysis considers job-market strength and socioeconomic conditions.
- WalletHub used 31 indicators to score 182 U.S. cities, focusing more on job-market factors.
- Sources for the report include the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
