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Urban Hot Spots
CITY POPULA- TEMPERA- COST OF COMMENTS
TION TURE LIVING
(Average INDEX*
Jan. low/
July High
LAS VEGAS, 1,188,110* 33/105 107.0 Casinos galore and
NEV. world-class entertainers.
Affordable housing, but
traffic can be a nightmare
NEW YORK, 7,380,906 26/85 226.2 Great culture, services,
N.Y. and transportation--but
expensive
PHOENIX, 1,210,420 39/105 101.7 Sprawling city offering
ARIZ. abundant outdoor
activities
PITTSBURGH, 1,680,000* 19/83 108.4 Shadyside and Squirrel
PA. Hill neighborhoods are
popular with retirees
SAN ANTONIO, 1,570,500* 39/95 89.9 Great history, top
TEX. medical facilities,
and spectator sports
*City and county
**U.S. average cost of living=100
DATA: BUSINESS WEEK, ACCRA, PLACES RATED ALMANAC
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Updated July 9, 1998 by bwwebmaster
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