Best places to live for Investment Banking

I am currently an econ major at NCSU - I graduate in the spring, and was wondering what cities (besides NYC) would be ideal for an entry level investment banker? I am fine with moving anywhere in the U.S...would prefer spending around $1500 on rent. Any suggestions?

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Don't focus on what city for IB. Focus on getting into IB, then move to that city.

NYC is best, but you might only get into a regional IB in Charlotte coming from NC.

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If you don't mind me asking-what school did you go to? And even though I'm from NC, I've never been to CLT but I've heard its like the Wall Street of the south.

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"Elite_Bulge1969" Not that unreasonable in UES / LES.

unreasonable for 1BR, but maybe with roommates

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Why even bother we're all doomed in this psychotic world.

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