The best and worst U.S. cities for unemployment benefits

If you live in Pittsburgh, Charlotte or Boston, congrats -- you live in a city that offers impressive unemployment benefits. Consumerist reports on a survey done by L.A. Times to determine the best and worst cities in terms of unemployment benefits, compared to the cost of living. New York, Miami and Pheonix ranked among the worst cities to live in if you're jobless. For the complete list, see below: The 10 Best Cities 1. Pittsburgh, Pa.—$539 per week 2. Charlotte, N.C.—$457 per week 3. Raleigh, N.C.—$457 per week 4. Boston, Mass.—$600 per week 5. Philadelphia, Pa.—$539 per week 6. Providence, R.I.—$531 per week 7. Salt Lake City, Utah—$427 per week 8. San Antonio, Texas—$378 per week 9. Seattle, Wash.—$515 per week 10. Houston, Texas—$378 per week

The 10 Worst Cities 10. Los Angeles, Calif.—$450 per week 9. Nashville, Tenn.—$275 per week 8. Kansas City, KS-MO—$280 per week 7. Tampa, Fla.—$275 per week 6. Orlando, Fla.—$275 per week 5. Washington, D.C.—$359 per week 4. San Francisco, Calif.—$450 per week 3. Phoenix, Ariz.—$240 per week 2. Miami, Fla.—$275 per week 1. New York, N.Y.—$405 per week