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If you're thinking about relocating to a new city in the States, then you need to do your research if you want to land the job you want. Career site Glassdoor did an extensive study on what cities are offering the most jobs, the level of job satisfaction at those jobs, the cost of living in the city, and the average salary offered in each place. The 25 cities on the list are a diverse mix of places filled with different opportunities, so start searching — or rethink your move if your town made the the cut.
25 Nashville, TN Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 27,850 Population: 1,792,649 Median Base Salary: $41,600 Median Home Value: $176,700 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
24 Pittsburgh, PA Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 29,456 Population: 2,355,968 Median Base Salary: $43,000 Median Home Value: $124,500 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.1
23 Richmond, VA Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 17,933 Population: 1,260,029 Median Base Salary: $45,000 Median Home Value: $186,300 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
22 Baltimore, MD Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 45,558 Population: 2,785,874 Median Base Salary: $46,000 Median Home Value: $244,100 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
21 Houston, TX Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 74,442 Population: 6,490,180 Median Base Salary: $52,000 Median Home Value: $157,900 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
20 Chicago, IL Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 124,633 Population: 9,554,598 Median Base Salary: $50,000 Median Home Value: $186,900 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
19 Indianapolis, IN Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 23,863 Population: 1,971,274 Median Base Salary: $44,000 Median Home Value: $130,100 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
18 Memphis, TN Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 14,776 Population: 1,343,230 Median Base Salary: $42,000 Median Home Value: $107,000 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
17 Atlanta, GA Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 69,642 Population: 5,614,323 Median Base Salary: $49,180 Median Home Value: $155,200 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
16 Minneapolis, MN Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 48,231 Population: 3,495,176 Median Base Salary: $52,000 Median Home Value: $210,300 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
15 Boston, MA Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 86,565 Population: 4,732,161 Median Base Salary: $56,000 Median Home Value: $367,600 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
14 Dallas, TX Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 102,311 Population: 6,954,330 Median Base Salary: $50,000 Median Home Value: $157,900 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
13 Columbus, OH Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 25,242 Population: 1,994,536 Median Base Salary: $43,000 Median Home Value: $146,700 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
12 San Francisco, CA Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 94,933 Population: 4,594,060 Median Base Salary: $70,000 Median Home Value: $728,000 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
11 St. Louis, MI Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 31,365 Population: 2,806,207 Median Base Salary: $45,000 Median Home Value: $133,200 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
10 Washington DC Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 116,770 Population: 6,033,737 Median Base Salary: $61,000 Median Home Value: $361,200 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
9 San Antonio, TX Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 29,980 Population: 2,328,652 Median Base Salary: $40,000 Median Home Value: $147,600 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
8 Louisville, KY Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 16,295 Population: 1,269,702 Median Base Salary: $40,000 Median Home Value: $131,100 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
7 San Jose, CA Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 51,439 Population: 1,952,872 Median Base Salary: $99,000 Median Home Value: $863,800 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
6 Salt Lake City, UT Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 17,970 Population: 1,153,340 Median Base Salary: $44,000 Median Home Value: $224,000 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
5 Seattle, WA Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 69,423 Population: 3,671,478 Median Base Salary: $70,000 Median Home Value: $344,700 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
4 Austin, TX Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 33,198 Population: 1,943,299 Median Base Salary: $50,000 Median Home Value: $226,400 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
3 Oklahoma City, OK Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 16,759 Population: 1,336,767 Median Base Salary: $38,100 Median Home Value: $129,400 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
2 Kansas City, MI Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 28,786 Population: 2,071,133 Median Base Salary: $46,000 Median Home Value: $138,500 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
1 Raleigh, NC Image Source: Shutterstock
Number of Job Openings: 24,146 Population: 1,242,974 Median Base Salary: $50,950 Median Home Value: $198,400 Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
