A household salary of $80,000 might be enough to live comfortably in only nine of the nation’s 50 largest cities. Even a $90,000 salary delivers a comfortable lifestyle in only 17 of the biggest U.S.

America’s most populous cities are powered by a core set of jobs that sustain their dynamic economies. A recent analysis has identified the five most common roles and their average pay across urban ...

Large towns with 100,000+ residents can give retirees access to cultural attractions, health care, and recreation without many of the inconveniences seen in the biggest cities. Spanning the Midwest, ...