The Best Cities to Relocate to in America

The Best Cities to Relocate to in America Relocation is sometimes a sound solution for increasing unemployment rates and fewer secure jobs. Many people are considerate relocation as an option to better their careers and quality of life. Unlike a megalopolis that can crash and boom, an older city can offer its inhabitants a steadier, more confident growth rate. • The 10 Best Cities to Relocate Notably, several of the cities are in the Midwest and a distance from coastal states. Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, MN is probably one of the most progre-ssive, greenest cities and the folks are really polite in that Midwestern way. Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is increasing cultural and educational Madison, WI The cold doesn't stop Madison's Pittsburgh, PA is an affordable city that offers the amenities of a mega- productivity with its recent projects. A new science center, IMAX theater, and events inhabitants having Familiar as the Twin fun. Plenty of winter acti- lopolis with added stabil- and vities and the city's ame- ity. Moreover, the low risk Cities, the area has a of natural disasters and Jow crime rate make low crime rate and a nities make the winter center are helping the community grow. large number of artistic enjoyable. Madison has and cultural institutions. sports complexes, performing arts centers, and even a free zoo. Pittsburgh a safe city for home- owners and families. Denver, Aurora, CO Public art, museums, and stability contribute to Denve-Aurora's livability. Surroun- ded by mountains, the city is perfect for people with active lifestyles. Indianapolis, Carmel, IN The city offers a lot of entertainment and activi- ties. Ten sports teams reside in Indianapolis, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, NY Now nicknamed "the city of trees," Buffalo Omaha, NE Council Bluffs, IA Fort Worth Arlington, TX The City of Omaha was one had a rough transi- of the most stable cities according to research. One of the veelibioct mor Cowboys and Culture features including the Indianapolis Colts football, Central Park, Its current economy in Carmel, has an enor- mous water park, board- walk, and miles of trails. tion period into the twenty-first century. a budding arts is moving from industrial business wealthiest men in the world resides scene and proximity to Dallas. to tou-rism, while the healthcare and in Omaha: Warren Buffett, whose pres- ence attracts Fortune education industries 500 companies to the city are growing quickly. Austin, Round Rock, TX With at least a dozen colleges, Austin is definitively one of the best college towns. Round Rock is Austin's more conservative neighbor and where the headquarters of Dell Computers is located. How to search for the best city? Choose several important factors: unemployment, cost of living, population health, and cultural events. The ten best cities to move to have a lower than average house prices and unemployment rates below the national average (10.2%). Safety and health are essential for a happy community, as well as leisurely activities. Sports teams, arts, and other forms of culture are crucial to a city's livability and well-being. Unemployment Rate Price of Homes (S Thousands) 171 10.2% 1 Pittsburgh 2 Buffalo 3 Omaha 7.8% 116 8.3% 156 4 Fort Worth 8.2% 145 5 Austin 6.5% 251 6 Des Moines 7.1% 150 7 Madison 5.3% 246 8 Minneapolis 11.1% 291 9 Denver 7.2% 300 10 Indianapolis 8.8% 120 100 1 Pittsburgh 87% 2 Buffalo 3 Omaha 86% 4 Fort Worth 83% 5 Austin 6 Des Moines 7 Madison 8 Minneapolis 9 Denver 106% Cost of 82% 101% Living 1 104% |103% 10 Indianapolis A Los Angeles B New York C Boston D San FranciscCo 80% 144% 167% 162% 206% Food Housing -400 120 - 300 -200 1 23 45 6 789 10 1 23 4 5 6 789 10 Transport Health -110 --- 110 100 90 80 -- 70 1 23 4 5 6789 10 123 45 6 789 10 Utilities Miscellaneous Iminin ---60 1 23 4 5 6789 10 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 10 Sources: http://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/americas top_relocate_cities.aspx http://www.bls.gov/web/metro/laummtrk.htm http://www.bestplaces.net/col/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_cities_by_crime_rate Infographic by: MOVINGCOMPANIES.US www.MovingCompanies.us