Atlanta, Ga.

Mean annual income: $46,600

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $800

Boston, Mass.

Mean annual income: $57,500

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $1,590

Houston, Texas

Mean annual income: $47,500

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $800

Denver, Colo.

Mean annual income: $50,300

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $970

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.

Mean annual income: $49,800

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $900

Seattle, Wash.

Mean annual income: $54,800

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $1,300

Dallas, Texas

Mean annual income: $46,200

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $900

Raleigh, N.C.

Mean annual income: $45,200

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $800

Washington, D.C.

Mean annual income: $62,900

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $1,600

St. Louis, Mo.

Mean annual income: $44,200

Median price for a one-bedroom apartment: $960

Source: “The Best Cities for New College Grads in 2013,” Forbes (March 22, 2013)