The Worst U.S. Cities to Work in IT

Cleveland may “rock” (it’s home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ), but beyond that you’re looking at one of the highest foreclosure rates in the U.S., huge population declines and dying industries of yesteryear. Cleveland was also named to the top 10 of Forbes’ “Fastest Dying U.S. Cities” list. And just to kick more sand, Ohio native and basketball star LeBron James could bolt from the Cavaliers NBA franchise and head to New York in summer 2010. Goodbye NBA title hopes.

Available IT jobs in Cleveland (as posted on June 18 on Dice.com): 211

It’s a haven for tourists visiting Disney World (sing it with us: “It’s a small world after all!” — repeat ad nauseum), stuck right in the center of hot and humid Florida. Your kids can have their own pet gator who crawls out of canals and into the backyard at night. And don’t forget about Orlando’s own real estate mess or the annual hurricane season.

Available IT jobs in Orlando (as posted on June 18 on Dice.com): 235