No matter how low the rent is in North Dakota, there are no doubt plenty of millennials who would prefer to live in a shoebox in New York City than a mansion in Fargo.
But a ranking of the top 10 states for millennials by MoneyRates.com based on a number of economic and social metrics, such as youth unemployment, college tuition, rent prices, the number of nightspots, and the number of health clubs, is informative nonetheless, and includes a few surprises.
As the list shows, the classic destinations for big dreamers — New York, California — aren't necessarily the best places to set up shop before you hit it big. Housing is expensive, jobs are not necessarily plentiful, and oftentimes the restaurants and bars are prohibitively pricey for those in entry-level positions.
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