Photos: The 25 best US cities to relocate to for a new job in 2018

2. St. Louis, MO

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.3
- Job Openings: 75,061
- Median Base Salary: $48,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5
- Median Home Value: $161,400
- Hot Jobs: Cloud Engineer, Business Analyst, Insurance Agent
Image: iStockphoto\/f11photo
3. Indianapolis, IN

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.3
- Job Openings: 55,344
- Median Base Salary: $45,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $152,800
- Hot Jobs: Mechanical Engineer, Marketing Manager, Truck Driver
Image: iStockphoto\/Sean Pavone
4. Cincinnati, OH

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2
- Job Openings: 61,320
- Median Base Salary: $45,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3
- Median Home Value: $160,900
- Hot Jobs: Account Executive, Software Engineer, Sales Associate
Image: iStockphoto\/hstiver
5. Hartford, CT

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2
- Job Openings: 40,978
- Median Base Salary: $55,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3
- Median Home Value: $227,600
- Hot Jobs: Electrical Engineer, Teacher, Maintenance Technician
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavonePhoto
6. Boston, MA

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2
- Job Openings: 211,602
- Median Base Salary: $62,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5
- Median Home Value: $455,600
- Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Project Manager, Administrative Assistant
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
7. Memphis, TN

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2
- Job Openings: 26,022
- Median Base Salary: $43,900
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $133,100
- Hot Jobs: Product Manager, Account Executive, Restaurant Manager
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
8. Raleigh, NC

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2
- Job Openings: 49,003
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $255,000
- Hot Jobs: Registered Nurse, Research Associate, Business Analyst
Image: iStockphoto/SeanPavone
9. Cleveland, OH

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2
- Job Openings: 44,385
- Median Base Salary: $46,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.2
- Median Home Value: $141,100
- Hot Jobs: Java Engineer, Consultant, Store Manager
Image: iStockphoto\/PapaBear
10. Detroit, MI

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1
- Job Openings: 88,993
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3
- Median Home Value: $154,900
- Hot Jobs: Manufacturing Engineer, Data Scientist, Auto Technician
Image: iStockphoto\/anderm
11. Kansas City, MO

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1
- Job Openings: 57,362
- Median Base Salary: $48,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $181,400
- Hot Jobs: Mobile Developer, Licensed Practical Nurse, Office Manager
Image: iStockphoto\/RudyBalasko
12. Washington, DC

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1
- Job Openings: 239,832
- Median Base Salary: $64,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.6
- Median Home Value: $399,500
- Hot Jobs: Risk Consultant, Security Analyst, Systems Administrator
Image: iStockphoto/f11photo
13. Birmingham, AL

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1
- Job Openings: 24,864
- Median Base Salary: $42,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $139,100
- Hot Jobs: Registered Nurse, Operations Manager, Truck Driver
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
14. Chicago, IL

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1
- Job Openings: 271,947
- Median Base Salary: $54,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $220,400
- Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Speech Language Pathologist, Cook
Image: iStockphoto/c3nsored
15. Columbus, OH

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1
- Job Openings: 54,711
- Median Base Salary: $47,500
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3
- Median Home Value: $182,200
- Hot Jobs: Database Administrator, Insurance Agent, Shift Manager
Image: iStockphoto\/aceshot
16. Louisville, KY

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0
- Job Openings: 29,495
- Median Base Salary: $42,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $155,200
- Hot Jobs: Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Certified Nursing Assistant
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
17. Baltimore, MD

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0
- Job Openings: 93,092
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $264,800
- Hot Jobs: Product Manager, Software Developer, Police Officer
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
18. Philadelphia, PA

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0
- Job Openings: 173,717
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $228,100
- Hot Jobs: Physical Therapist, Public Relations Manager, Store Manager
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
19. Atlanta, GA

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0
- Job Openings: 145,356
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $204,600
- Hot Jobs: Business Analyst, Big Data Engineer, Restaurant Manager
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
20. Oklahoma City, OK

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0
- Job Openings: 27,186
- Median Base Salary: $38,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5
- Median Home Value: $142,400
- Hot Jobs: Test Engineer, Medical Assistant, Sales Consultant
Image: iStockphoto\/Ron_Lane
21. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9
- Job Openings: 102,664
- Median Base Salary: $53,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $261,300
- Hot Jobs: Manufacturing Engineer, Licensed Practical Nurse, Cashier
Image: iStockphoto\/RudyBalasko
22. San Francisco, CA

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9
- Job Openings: 193,262
- Median Base Salary: $80,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.6
- Median Home Value: $953,600
- Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Marketing Manager, Account Executive
Image: iStockphoto\/Motion2Concept
23. Seattle, WA

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9
- Job Openings: 137,990
- Median Base Salary: $64,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5
- Median Home Value: $492,700
- Hot Jobs: Software Development Engineer, Product Manager, Barista
Image: iStockphoto\/Stephen Wood
24. Richmond, VA

According to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9
- Job Openings: 34,802
- Median Base Salary: $47,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $223,200
- Hot Jobs: Financial Analyst, Clinical Nurse, Management Consultant
Image: iStockphoto\/SeanPavone
25. Charlotte, NC

\tAccording to Glassdoor:
- Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9
- Job Openings: 55,030
- Median Base Salary: $48,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4
- Median Home Value: $195,800
- Hot Jobs: Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Project Manager
Also see
- IT budgeting: How to do it right (free PDF) (TechRepublic)
- America’s 13 highest-paying tech jobs for 2018 (ZDNet)
- Cheat sheet: How to become a data scientist (TechRepublic)
- Where the tech jobs are — and will be in the future (ZDNet)
- Why Gen Z is 3X more likely to change jobs than baby boomers (TechRepublic)
Image: iStockphoto\/(c)Sean Board

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Macy Bayern

Macy Bayern is a former Associate Staff Writer for TechRepublic. She is a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin's Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Photos: The 25 best US cities to relocate to for a new job in 2018

2. St. Louis, MO

3. Indianapolis, IN

4. Cincinnati, OH

5. Hartford, CT

6. Boston, MA

7. Memphis, TN

8. Raleigh, NC

9. Cleveland, OH

10. Detroit, MI

11. Kansas City, MO

12. Washington, DC

13. Birmingham, AL

14. Chicago, IL

15. Columbus, OH

16. Louisville, KY

17. Baltimore, MD

18. Philadelphia, PA

19. Atlanta, GA

20. Oklahoma City, OK

21. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

22. San Francisco, CA

23. Seattle, WA

24. Richmond, VA

25. Charlotte, NC

Also see

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