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Minneapolis Ranks Among The Best U.S. Cities To Start A Career
Meanwhile, St. Paul sits in the middle of the pack.
Whether you're graduating this spring (and maybe even getting sent off into the "real world" by Bob Mould) or considering a career change, the job market can be overwhelming, especially if you're open to relocating.
WalletHub, the personal finance company that is big on releasing studies, has released an analysis of the best places to start a career in the U.S. Minneapolis ranks highly, sitting just outside the top 10 at 11.
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The study ranks 182 U.S. cities on the relative strength of their job market and overall livability. Those two categories are comprised of 25 metrics that include data on the availability of entry-level jobs, average starting salary, and housing affordability.
The Minneapolis skyline BpA9543, Wikimedia Commons
Minneapolis ranked 11th, a combination of placing 28th in professional opportunities available and fourth in quality of life.
Here's the complete top 10:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- Orlando, Fla.
- Tampa, Fla.
- Austin, Texas
- Miami, Fla.
- Charleston, S.C.
- Richmond, Va.
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Columbia, S.C.
- Pittsburgh, Pa.
The only other Minnesota city on the list is St. Paul, which ranks 60th, a combination of placing 96th in professional opportunities and 22nd in quality of life.
Here's a look at where other Upper Midwest cities landed.
37. Grand Rapids, Mich.
40. Madison, Wis.
41. Sioux Falls, S.D.
54. Bismarck, N.D.
61. Des Moines, Iowa
70. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
74. Rapid City, S.D.
83. Chicago, Ill.
93. Fargo, N.D.
95. Lincoln, Neb.
127. Milwaukee, Wis.
159. Aurora, Ill.
178. Detroit, Mich.
SOURCE: Bring Me The News
