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Live in these cities if you want to save plenty of cash

Where you live can have a big impact on whether you’re able to amass a security nest egg.

Experts generally recommend you have at least six months’ cash on hand in case you lose your job or have a medical or other emergency.

However, data from personal finance website Bankrate show that there are cities where you’re more likely to stash away that rainy day fund — and others where it’s nearly impossible to get out of the red.

Cities were ranked based on housing costs, such as mortgage, insurance and property taxes. Other expenses, such as groceries, health care, transportation and utilities, were also factored in.