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afmod1 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Posted August 3, 2016 "" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;"> 47. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dr EG/Flickr Population: 2,358,793 Median annual salary: $45,420 Quality of life: 6.2 Overall value: 7.7 No longer the smog-filled steel manufacturing hub of years past, Pittsburgh has seen growth across an array of industries. The city adds jobs year after year in tech, healthcare, banking, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, with positions at well-known companies like Google, IBM, PNC, and Bayer. Pittsburgh’s also seen an uptick in the number of restaurants and green spaces around, giving residents plenty to keep them busy in their downtime. 46. Columbia, South Carolina Scott Oves/Flickr Population: 784,698 Median annual salary: $41,020 Quality of life: 6.4 Overall value: 7.7 Home to the University of South Carolina, Columbia exudes a college-town atmosphere that can be felt through its abundance of trendy coffee shops and hip bars. For the non-student residents, the town’s job market is on the rise, steadily adding positions in the technology and manufacturing sectors. Columbia’s cost of living also sits well below the national average. 45. Louisville, Kentucky The Pug Father/Flickr Population: 1,253,305 Median annual salary: $42,330 Quality of life: 6.2 Overall value: 7.9 Many Louisville residents find work in healthcare, business, tourism, and technology, with companies like YUM Brands, Humana, and Ford offering opportunities for employment. Tourists and locals alike come together each spring at Churchill Downs for the two-week Kentucky Derby festival, filled with mint juleps, Kentucky bourbon, and a some horse racing, too. Quote
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afmod1 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Posted August 3, 2016 "" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;"> 26. Honolulu, Hawaii Edmund Garman/Flickr Population: 975,690 Median annual salary: $47,850 Quality of life: 6.3 Overall value: 5.2 Often considered the cultural and culinary hub of the Hawaiian islands, according to U.S. News' local expert, Honolulu abounds with shopping centers, restaurants, and miles of beaches. It's on the expensive side when it comes to cost of living — but you can't beat the year-round tropical temperatures. 25. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Wikimedia Commons Population: 555,154 Median annual salary: $45,790 Quality of life: 6.8 Overall value: 7.5 Located on the banks of the Susquehanna River and the foothills of the Appalachian Trail,Harrisburg offers residents unlimited access to the outdoors. Many are employed by the state and federal government in Harrisburg, but there's also several large private-sector companies that are top employers, including Hershey's, Rite Aid, and D&H Distributing. 24. Madison, Wisconsin Shutterstock Population: 620,368 Median annual salary: $47,490 Quality of life: 7.1 Overall value: 6.4 Wisconsin's capital is a "hotbed of the healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing industries," said a local expert. The area is also home to the University of Wisconsin at Madison, providing hundreds of jobs in education. Madison has a unique food culture that's a blend of fine dining and farmer's markets catering to the city's college students, young professionals, and families. 23. San Antonio, Texas iStock Population: 2,239,222 Median annual salary: $41,870 Quality of life: 6.3 Overall value: 7.1 At once a destination city and a down-home community, San Antonio offers up a variety of cuisines, music styles, and art for visitors and locals. The city hosts “more than 50 major events and festivals throughout the year,” a number of which honor the area’s Spanish heritage, said a local expert. San Antonio is home to four military and air force bases and camps, collectively known as Joint Base San Antonio. 22. Nashville, Tennessee Shutterstock Population: 1,730,515 Median annual salary: $43,950 Quality of life: 6.6 Overall value: 7.3 Honky-tonk culture and an entrepreneurial spirit define Nashville. "A blossoming job market and an exploding entertainment scene [are] fueling an appetite (and thirst) for all things locally sourced and artisanal in craft,” a local expert said. Thousands of residents work in healthcare at the area’s large hospitals and research centers, small startups, and business accelerator programs. 21. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas fcn80, Wikimedia Commons Population: 6,703,020 Median annual salary: $46,670 Quality of life: 6.5 Overall value: 7.0 A healthy balance of urban and rural, Dallas offers residents “big-city excitement and quiet, suburban living,” shared one local expert. There’s local bars, retail shops, and plenty of sports spirit to satisfy the huge population. Young professionals primarily inhabit Dallas-Fort Worth, where the largest employers are in business, finance, and education. 20. Portland, Oregon Shutterstock Population: 2,288,796 Median annual salary: $50,710 Quality of life: 6.6 Overall value: 6.0 Portland isn’t for everybody — its slogan is “Keep Portland Weird,” after all. But one local expert asserts that it's a “well-rounded city with more than just the offbeat shops and events” and a population that has “more academic degrees than the national average.” An annual job growth rate of 2.9% per year is attributed to roots in the technology sector, including major employer Intel Corporation, as well as the 6,000-employee headquarters for Nike, located about seven miles outside of Portland. 19. Charleston, South Carolina Shutterstock Population: 697,281 Median annual salary: $42,770 Quality of life: 6 Overall value: 6.5 Charleston’s charming, historic, and sophisticated ambiance is exemplary of southern culture. “Not only is the area overflowing with entertainment and good food, but this low country locale is also gorgeous,” said a local expert. Tourism is booming in Charleston, creating plenty of jobs, especially in the summer months. Year-round, jobs in tech, sales, marketing, and advertising keep the city’s economy strong. 18. Omaha, Nebraska Shutterstock Population: 886,157 Median annual salary: $43,330 Quality of life: 6.8 Overall value: 7.6 Due to a combination of Omaha’s history of cattle ranching and its current landscape of bustling tech startups, the city has earned the nickname “Silicon Prairie.” Plus, eight Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Omaha, including Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific Railroad, and Mutual of Omaha. Young professionals and families are attracted to the cityprimarily for its affordability, safety, and strong economy. 17. Houston, Texas Shutterstock.com Population: 6,204,141 Median annual salary: $50,830 Quality of life: 6.4 Overall value: 7.1 Houston is a major player in the oil and gas, manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare industries — it's also home to 26 Fortune 500 companies. According to one local expert, “a paycheck goes further in Houston than it does in other major cities, with affordable housing and free or cheap attractions.” Plus, the city has an affinity for food, counting some 11,000 restaurants within its boundaries. 16. San Diego, California Shutterstock Population: 3,183,143 Median annual salary: $53,020 Quality of life: 7.3 Overall value: 4.6 With year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches to boot, it’s easy to enjoy living in San Diego.According to U.S. News, this Southern California gem “offers world-class dining, professional sports, and entertainment options” for college students, young professionals, and families alike. Tourism is a huge industry in San Diego — which sees more than 30 million visitors annually — but the city’s seaside location is more than just eye candy. Some of the area’s largest employersinclude the US Navy and the Marine Corps. 15. Charlotte, North Carolina Alexey Rotanov / Shutterstock.com Population: 2,298,915 Median annual salary: $48,290 Quality of life: 6.5 Overall value: 7.5 A “melting pot effect” draws all types of people to Charlotte, a place with “equal parts old-fashioned southern charm and high-energy cosmopolitan bustle,” touted one local expert. NASCAR and motorsports are a cultural cornerstone of Charlotte. The Queen City houses Bank of America’s headquarters and major offices for Wells Fargo, making it one of the largest financial hubs in the country. 14. Sarasota, Florida Shutterstock Population: 722,784 Median annual salary: $39,960 Quality of life: 7.5 Overall value: 5.5 Sarasota boasts “warm temperatures year-round, award-winning beaches, and a thriving arts and cultural scene,” said a local expert. The biggest employers in Sarasota are in education, trade, and transportation, and the leisure and hospitality sector touts a low unemployment rate powered by a recent increase in tourism and a flood of new residents. 13. Grand Rapids, Michigan Wikimedia Commons Population: 1,007,329 Median annual salary: $41,350 Quality of life: 7.3 Overall value: 7.8 Grand Rapids attracts “college students and young families with its healthy job market, affordable housing, and outdoor recreational activities,” said a local expert. The self-proclaimed “Beer City USA” has more than 40 breweries as well as dynamic public art and music scenes.Once a hub for furniture production, Grand Rapids’ job market is now dominated by education and healthcare, with many opportunities for workers without a college degree. 12. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota Shutterstock Population: 3,424,786 Median annual salary: $52,080 Quality of life: 6.8 Overall value: 7.7 The Twin Cities have “big-city amenities like museums and sports stadiums, but also have an approachable, Midwestern feel,” according to a local expert. Residents are accustomed to the area’s changing seasons, participating in ice fishing and cross-country skiing in the winter and music festivals and baseball games in the spring and summer. Jobs are available in science-focused fields at companies like Xcel Energy and Medtronic as well as retail corporations like Best Buy and Target. 11. Des Moines, Iowa Shutterstock Population: 590,741 Median annual salary: $46,600 Quality of life: 6.6 Overall value: 8.3 Des Moines is drawing millennials and young families alike for its “one-of-a-kind shops, locally owned restaurants, and hip bars” as well as its historical residences in quiet neighborhoods,said a local expert. Home to more than 80 insurance companies including giants Allied Insurance and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the job market is thriving. 10. San Jose, California Getty/Justin Sullivan Population: 1,898,457 Median annual salary: $75,770 Quality of life: 7.7 Overall value: 5.9 The sprawling city of San Jose is “as much defined by its suburban neighborhoods and large tech campuses as it is by the high-rises in its business district,” said a local expert. Young residents and recent graduates of nearby Stanford and UC Berkeley have no trouble finding jobs in the area, which touts Cisco, eBay, and IBM as its largest private-sector employers. 9. San Francisco, California Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Population: 4,466,251 Median annual salary: $64,990 Quality of life: 6.6 Overall value: 5.3 A local expert described San Francisco as “the heart of the bohemian lifestyle, the epicenter of the LGBT rights movement, and the launching point of the technology era.” In the last decade, thousands of tech companies have raced to set up shop in the Bay Area, sending the cost of living through the roof. But despite all the focus on the tech and startup scene, the city also has plenty of business jobs available with more than 30 international finance headquarters. 8. Washington DC Shutterstock/Orhan Cam Population: 5,863,608 Median annual salary: $64,930 Quality of life: 6.5 Overall value: 7.3 The District’s neighborhoods each give off their own vibe, but across the city residents often “gather for block parties, mingle at dog parks, and converse at coffee shops,” explained a local expert. While Washington DC is known as a hub for politics, there’s also a strong job market for education and health services. 7. Seattle, Washington Flickr / N i c o l a Population: 3,557,037 Median annual salary: $57,370 Quality of life: 6.3 Overall value: 6.0 Seattle is sandwiched between water and mountains and doesn’t get as much rain as you’d think, said one local expert. The city’s residents are drawn to the area for its atmosphere of “calm and patience” and its close proximity to nature. Jobs in Seattle are concentrated in tech, healthcare, and maritime industries, but the city is also a huge manufacturing center for companies like Boeing. 6. Boise, Idaho Flickr/Charles Knowles Population: 639,616 Median annual salary: $41,550 Quality of life: 7.5 Overall value: 7.5 Idaho’s capital city is “a recreationalist’s paradise,” according to one local expert, who also said Boise sits “squarely on the boundary of urban and rural, civilized and wild, refined and raw.” The region is home to more than 22,000 Boise State University students and provides jobs at government agencies as well as in tech and healthcare. 5. Colorado Springs, Colorado Wikimedia Commons Population: 669,070 Median annual salary: $46,520 Quality of life: 6.5 Overall value: 7.6 Colorado Springs is “booming, with new residences popping up alongside quality schools, parks, and cultural attractions,” touts a local expert. The city is just an hour drive from Denver and in close proximity to Aspen and Vail’s world-class ski resorts. Military jobs influence Colorado Springs' culture and economy, but jobs are also available in medical innovation and tech. 4. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Wikipedia Population: 1,714,629 Median annual salary: $47,430 Quality of life: 7.4 Overall value: 6.9 Raleigh-Durham and Chapel Hill are collectively known as the Triangle, an area anchored by its foundation in research and tech. The Triangle employs nearly 40,000 residents at companies like IBM, SAS Institute Inc., and Cisco Systems as well as surrounding colleges Duke, North Carolina State, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A strong job market coupled with a burgeoning microbrewery and dining scene draws 80 new residents every day,said a local expert. 3. Fayetteville, Arkansas Wikimedia Commons Population: 483,396 Median annual salary: $42,410 Quality of life: 7.4 Overall value: 9.1 Fayetteville sits among the Ozark Mountains and is home to the University of Arkansas’ flagship campus. The surrounding area of northwest Arkansas is home to headquarters for seven Fortune 500 companies including Walmart and Tyson Foods. The city has experienced immense growth, according to a local expert, who said the region has evolved "from a small town to a center of higher education, culture, commerce, and entrepreneurialism.” Quote
afmod1 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Posted August 3, 2016 3. Fayetteville, Arkansas Wikimedia Commons Population: 483,396 Median annual salary: $42,410 Quality of life: 7.4 Overall value: 9.1 Fayetteville sits among the Ozark Mountains and is home to the University of Arkansas’ flagship campus. The surrounding area of northwest Arkansas is home to headquarters for seven Fortune 500 companies including Walmart and Tyson Foods. The city has experienced immense growth, according to a local expert, who said the region has evolved "from a small town to a center of higher education, culture, commerce, and entrepreneurialism.” 2. Austin, Texas iStock / RoschetzkyIstockPhoto Population: 1,835,016 Median annual salary: $48,150 Quality of life: 7.2 Overall value: 6.5 The capital of Texas gains about 50 new residents daily, many seeking out the city’s “music, outdoor spaces, and cultural institutions,” said a local expert. Austin is beloved for its live music scene and is host to some of the country's biggest music and culture festivals, including South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. The city was nicknamed "Silicon Hills" in the 1990s for its status as "among the top areas for venture capital investment in the country." 1. Denver, Colorado Shutterstock/welcomia Population: 2,651,392 Median annual salary: $53,060 Quality of life: 6.9 Overall value: 7.4 While Denver sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, it’s not considered a mountain town since it takes at least an hour to get to the Rockies for snowboarding and ski activities, a local expert explained. At 5,279 feet, the Mile High City lives up to its name in more ways than one: In 2012, Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, paving the way for a flourishing andlucrative cannabis industry. Quote
tennisluvr Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 Agree with the list for the most part. Quote
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