It's been a rough few years for America as a whole, but the public-service sector has felt it the most. As budget cuts continue to cut jobs, it's more important than ever to get the most bang for your buck. And there's no question about it: When it comes to value, not every U.S. city is created equally for police officers.
Why chase a great salary if your rent swallows most of it, unemployment is skyrocketing at nearby departments and you spend two hours a day just to get to and from work?
So which cities offer the most overall value to police officers?
Forbes has just released its rankings for the most stable cities in the U.S., and some may surprise you.
The Criteria
Forbes looked at a variety of stats, including housing affordability, unemployment rank, job forecast rank and foreclosures rank.
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