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

By Macy Bayern October 17, 2018, 12:22 PM PDT

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2. St. Louis, MO

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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
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3. Indianapolis, IN

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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
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4. Cincinnati, OH

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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
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5. Hartford, CT

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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
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6. Boston, MA

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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
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7. Memphis, TN

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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
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8. Raleigh, NC

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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
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9. Cleveland, OH

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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
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10. Detroit, MI

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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
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11. Kansas City, MO

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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
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12. Washington, DC

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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
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13. Birmingham, AL

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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
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14. Chicago, IL

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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
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15. Columbus, OH

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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
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16. Louisville, KY

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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
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17. Baltimore, MD

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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
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18. Philadelphia, PA

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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
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19. Atlanta, GA

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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
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20. Oklahoma City, OK

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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
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21. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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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
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22. San Francisco, CA

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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
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23. Seattle, WA

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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
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24. Richmond, VA

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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
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25. Charlotte, NC

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25. Charlotte, NC

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  • Job Openings: 55,030
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  • Hot Jobs: Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Project Manager

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