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Best Cities to Work and Live: Los Angeles

Rank: 5
Workers who would like to move there: 8%
Median household income: $47,781
Median home value: $466,630
Annual home price change: -17.8%

Los Angeles, probably best known as the home of Hollywood, is a great place for people hoping to break into the movie, television, and music industries. But it also is home to excellent universities such as the University of Southern California and large corporations such as aerospace contractor Northrop Grumman. Workers answering the survey said the city's best attributes are its entertainment options, personal and professional opportunities, and the environment (climate, park space, and natural resources). About 42% cited entertainment options as the city's best attribute.