New York City ranks 139th in new job opportunities study

A new study ranks New York City 139th out of 182 U.S. metros for job opportunities. The analysis considered factors like average salary, benefits, job security, and overall satisfaction, highlighting NYC's high commute times and housing costs. Scottsdale, Arizona, topped the list as the best city for jobs, noted for its low unemployment rate and high median household income. Pittsburgh and Columbia, Maryland, followed as the second and third best cities, respectively. Cities ranking lower than NYC include Newark, New Jersey, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Detroit, Michigan, which have fewer job opportunities. New Haven, Connecticut, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, showed the lowest employment growth.