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+====== City Deep Dive ======
+Comparison of top relocation candidates.
+Assumptions:
+  * Married household
+  * ~$110K income
+  * Remote software business
+  * Renting or modest home purchase
+----
+===== Knoxville, Tennessee =====
+Pros:
+  * Very low cost of living
+  * No state income tax
+  * Friendly small-city environment
+  * Growing tech presence
+Cons:
+  * Smaller airport
+  * Slower job market if plans change
+Estimated housing:
+  * Rent: $1,200–$1,800
+  * Home: $275K–$375K
+Best for:
+  * Low stress
+  * Low cost
+  * Remote work
+----
+===== Chattanooga, Tennessee =====
+Pros:
+  * Gig-speed municipal internet
+  * Tech-friendly reputation
+  * Walkable downtown
+Cons:
+  * Smaller job market
+  * Limited big-city amenities
+Estimated housing:
+  * Rent: $1,300–$1,900
+  * Home: $300K–$425K
+Best for:
+  * Tech-focused lifestyle
+  * Remote workers
+----
+===== Tampa, Florida =====
+Pros:
+  * No income tax
+  * Large metro area
+  * Good airport
+  * Strong economy
+Cons:
+  * Higher insurance costs
+  * Hot, humid climate
+Estimated housing:
+  * Rent: $1,800–$2,500
+  * Home: $375K–$550K
+Best for:
+  * Big-city amenities
+  * Warmer coastal life
+----
+===== Jacksonville, Florida =====
+Pros:
+  * Large city, lower cost than Tampa
+  * No income tax
+  * Growing tech and logistics sectors
+Cons:
+  * Car-dependent
+  * Spread-out city layout
+Estimated housing:
+  * Rent: $1,500–$2,100
+  * Home: $325K–$475K
+Best for:
+  * Affordable Florida living
+  * Space and suburban life
+----
+===== Raleigh, North Carolina =====
+Pros:
+  * Major tech hub
+  * Strong job market
+  * Educated population
+Cons:
+  * Rising housing costs
+  * State income tax
+Estimated housing:
+  * Rent: $1,700–$2,400
+  * Home: $400K–$600K
+Best for:
+  * Tech careers
+  * Long-term growth