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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

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===== 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

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===== 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

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===== 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

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===== 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

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===== 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