The Best Cities to Live in the U.S. If You're a Recent Grad
By Lindsey Mather. Photo by: Getty Images.
College students often imagine themselves climbing the corporate ladder by day and lounging in a fabulous apartment by night post-graduation. But before those dreams can become reality, they must first make a seemingly simple decision: where to live. Real-estate website Trulia's latest report highlights the best cities in the U.S. for recent grads—places that are both affordable and full of job opportunities—and the list isn't what you'd expect. "We scoured rental listings on Trulia and job postings on Indeed to find the metros that offer both jobs suitable for recent grads and homes to fit the typical college graduate’s budget," write Jed Kolko, Indeed's chief economist, and Ralph McLaughlin, Trulia's chief economist. "The bad news is that the local markets with the most opportunities for young grads are among the least affordable." Places like New York City and San Francisco are flooded with job openings—but they are also extremely expensive. Thankfully, not all hope is lost. The duo continues, "The good news is that some lower-cost markets also offer numerous opportunities for recent grads, though not as many as the priciest markets." Read on to find out which cities are the best bets.
For lots of grad-friendly jobs, head to:
San Jose, California
San Francisco
Seattle
Boston
Bridgeport, Connecticut
For reasonable rent, put down roots in:
Dayton, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio
Detroit
Akron, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
For the best of both worlds, set your sights on:
Seattle
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Dayton, Ohio
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This story originally appeared on Architectural Digest.
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