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I second the sun belt, Chicago, Portland, and Seattle and Miami. Portland and Seattle are the most laid back and safest, and in my opinion, the most vibrant.
Chicago is just so diverse and so big you will find something there.
You miss read. The first list is the Young adults list.
the second one is least expensive for any age.
Omaha was not suggested for 20 somethings
Yep - got it now. I can agree with those on the list with the clear exception of Lansing (though I'm less enamored with Austin than most nor am I a big Charlotte fan, but to each their own). I also stand by my post.
Still to not have LA, Boston, Las Vegas, Miami on that first list. Kind of baffling that the other cities made it like Boise.
Those cities are all pricey,and the job market isn't all that in them either.
I don't find it baffling at all that places like Boston and Miami are not on a most affordable place to live cause frankly they are not at all the most affordable.
Denver is a great place for someone in their 20's.
I would say that the Denver suburbs are great for young families, but I've never viewed Denver itself as a very young city, especially the city itself. Denver's demographics have always seemed older to me. Once you get into the suburbs, you have a lot of young married couples with kids, but nowhere in the the state is there a raging "singles scene" like you'll find in places like Austin, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, etc.
Colorado Springs really is a great city for young people, and I would choose it over Denver.
Those cities are all pricey,and the job market isn't all that in them either.
I don't find it baffling at all that places like Boston and Miami are not on a most affordable place to live cause frankly they are not at all the most affordable.
What you posted wasn't an affordability list. It was a list for best places for young adults (i.e. young professionals).
Frankly, it's going to be tough to get a great young professional city for a cheap cost. The only options I see like that are Phoenix/Scottsdale/Temple and Las Vegas.
By great young professional city I mean variety of neighborhoods, demographics, types of housing, concentrated nightlife in several areas, variety of restaurants, etc.
Objectively, I think everyone agrees that these cities belong on the list:
NYC
Chicago
LA
DC
Boston
SF
Miami
Las Vegas
I would say it is likely that these belong on the list (depending on individual tastes):
Philly
Phoenix
New Orleans
Houston
Dallas
Austin
Denver
Minneapolis
I think it's pretty obvious that these are not on par with either list above
Des Moines
Boise
Fayetteville (I mean really)
Provo (come on)
Austin
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Dallas
Houston
Atlanta
Nashville
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Milwaukee
Memphis
Denver
Of those cities that I've been to, I'd personally recommend:
Chicago
Austin
Denver
Minneapolis
Cleveland
I'd add Buffalo to that list with neighborhoods like Elmwood Village, Allentown, North Buffalo and Parkside. Nightlife spots are open until 4 am and you are close to Toronto too.
Two main cities that I have thought over have been Nashville, Tn. and Phoenix, Az. Of these two I have frequently seen Tennessee near the top of the list on most Obese state population, and lowest quality of life. I've been to Nashville many times and can't beleive that this would be true for this city, but again I don't live here. My main concern with Phoenix would be job market. I constantly hear that there are not many good wage jobs in Phoenix. I also have heard that downtown is not lively and an unsure of the 20's crowd there. Mainly I would like a town with a large population of ppl near my age to meet, and singles, along with things to do (nightlife,outdoors, and so on) to avoid boredom. I appreciate any and all opinions and feedback again!
Location: Cleveland bound with MPLS in the rear-view
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You're right, Buffalo seems like a good choice. I don't know enough about its housing prices and I've never even visited it, so I couldn't include it on the first go-around, but it's fine to add to the list.
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