10 affordable states where it's great to be young in America

Which other states made the top 10

Eight economic and lifestyle factors
Cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles attract young people to the states of New York and California with vibrant nightlife and endless dining options ... but they're not the greatest places to build wealth.

In fact, North Dakota — with its low unemployment rate for young adults and affordable rental rates — topped MoneyRates' list of "The Best States for Young People".

In a study that hones in on where 20- to 24-year-olds have the best shot at thriving in today's economy, MoneyRates analyzed eight economic and lifestyle factors in all 50 states, including: youth unemployment, education costs, costs and availability of rental housing, nightlife, and overall healthfulness.

Here, we've highlighted the percentage of 20- to 24 year-olds in each state, along with the unemployment rate of those aged 20 t0 24, from the US Census Bureau — for comparison purposes, the national unemployment rate for this age group is 9.4%.

We also highlighted the hourly wage you would need to rent a two-bedroom apartment in each state, according to a new CityLab study.

Read on to see which other states made the top 10:

10. District of Columbia

Washington, D.C.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7%
Youth unemployment rate: 12.9%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $28.04

9. Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.5%
Youth unemployment rate: 13.8%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $15.48

8. Kansas

Kansas City, Kansas.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.4%
Youth unemployment rate: 7.8%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $14.54

7. Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.3%
Youth unemployment rate: 9.9%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $13.77

6. Montana

Saint Mary Lake in Montana.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.3%
Youth unemployment rate: 9.6%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $13.92

5. Wyoming

Leigh Lake in Wyoming.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.3%
Youth unemployment rate: 5.8%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $14.98

4. South Dakota

Rapid City, South Dakota.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.2%
Youth unemployment rate: 7.2%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $13.41

3. Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.1%
Youth unemployment rate: 7.3%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $13.77

2. Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 7.20%
Youth unemployment rate: 8.6%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $13.46

1. North Dakota

Bismarck, North Dakota.
Percentage of population aged 20-24: 9.2%
Youth unemployment rate: 5%
Hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment: $14.40

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