Options outside NYC IB

I am currently a freshman at a non target. I would like to work in IB in NYC to start my career. I love the city and the opportunities IB gives you seem to be stellar. However, I can't see myself starting a family in NYC, and that is a goal of mine. I would like to remain on the east coast somewhere warm (Charlotte or Charleston, SC). I know Charlotte is clearly better for finance than Charleston, but I'm curious what other opportunities are out there?

What are good alternative cities to NYC that have high paying ($100k+) finance/consulting jobs and what would be a post-IB career with a good work life balance (50 hrs week max if possible)

Thanks for any input.

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