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Your zip code might be the most important career decision you make in the AI era — and most people aren't paying attention to it.
In this episode, Carlo Thompson breaks down the 2026 city tiers for AI economy survivability: which cities are winning the infrastructure buildout, which are quietly hollowing out, and exactly how to decide whether you should move.
What you'll get today:
• The 5-factor city scoring framework
• The full Tier 1–4 city rankings with 2026 updated data
• The Data Center Belt breakdown — and why it's creating $120K+ trades jobs
• The remote work paradox no one is talking about
• A concrete move decision matrix with 3 strategic options
Updated Stats Covered:
• 40,000 construction jobs from TSMC Arizona alone
• 340,000 data center positions could go unfilled by end of 2026
• Electricians on data center projects earning $240K–$280K in Texas
• Healthcare postings 22.6% above pre-pandemic levels
• Intel New Albany: 3,000 Intel jobs + 7,000 construction jobs (2030 timeline)