GOBankingRates estimates the cost of living comfortably in San Francisco at $ 119,570 — outpacing
every other city on the list by $ 30,000 a year or more.
Other cities on this list have only recently been washed in colors, thanks to social art projects and surprising film promotions (you have the Smurfs 3D movie to thank for the striking blue city of Júzcar, Spain).
Not surprisingly, San Francisco's cost of living is higher than
any other city on the list.
Cyber-security activity in London trails behind
the other cities on this list, but for Europe, it's the strongest by far.
Eastern Virginia isn't short on history or outdoor activities, though its cost of living is admittedly higher than some of
the other cities on this list.
Groceries, for example, run just 6 % above the national average in Boston, less than residents of
the other cities on this list pay.
Los Angeles County has more establishments than
any other city on the list.
To find your dream job in San Jose — or any of
the other cities on this list — make sure you take these necessary steps: Revamp your resume, research salaries in the area and prepare for the interview.
As with
the other cities on this list, home prices in Portland are higher now than ever before.
Homes are a little pricier but the percentage of income residents spend on housing is still lower than several of
the other cities on our list.
The average commute is longer than
the other cities on our list, at 37.3 minutes, but there's an upside since median incomes are in the six - figure range.
Although the average man in San Diego earns a bit less than men in
the other cities on the list, San Diego has more single men to single women than any of them.
The average work week is also relatively short compared to
other cities on our list, but still breaks the forty hour mark.
Amish country has some of the fewest households with moms, but the poverty rate is lower and the Relax Index is much better than many of
the other cities on the list.
The city's property crime rate is less than many
other cities on our list, and its volunteer rate is higher.
DeSoto residents work the shortest hours, but pay the highest percentage of their income on housing than
any other city on our list.
By far the largest city in the top 10 with a population of over 8 million, New York ranks fifth because its relative total crime differential is the second most favorable among the metropolitan areas evaluated despite having a higher incidence of violent crime than all but one
other city on this list (Tucson).
Restaurants are plentiful and while the commute is slightly longer compared to
other cities on our list, it's a small trade - off for living in such a highly rated community.
Women who work outside the home also make more than those who live in
any other city on this list except Poughkeepsie.
The median salary is slightly lower than some of
the other cities on our list, but the proximity to ocean, open space, and big - city amenities (just 45 minutes away in Los Angeles) might make up for that.
Its reputation among locals is neither good nor bad — crime isn't as big of a problem as
other cities on our list, and housing costs are moderately low compared to the median household income.
Residents tend to earn less on average compared to some of
the other cities on our list, but crime here is low and the commute takes less than 18 minutes.
Phoenix definitely has a demand for dating services also, but compared to most of
the other cities on our list, it's relatively happy, ranking 44 on the Gallup Well - Being Index.
It also beats out
the other cities on our list for the shortest average commute.
The divorce rate is also relatively low compared to
other cities on our list.
The city has the highest per capita number of moving companies (it beats
the other cities on our list by a hefty margin).
They also spend more of their income on rent than
any other city on our list.
Even though Baltimore has this list's lowest rate in total crime rate and second lowest in ID theft, its position as the city with the 16th highest fraud ranking — which puts it higher than
the other cities on this list — means fraud is more likely here.
That means Memphis» already impressive per capita spending of $ 2,719 would equal $ 3,090 if brought up to the national level, and much more if brought up to the price levels in some of
the other cities on this list.
Compared to
other cities on our list, Kenai has one of the better crime rates, with the odds of being the victim of a violent act 1 in nearly 300.
The premium for a college degree isn't as high as it is in
some other cities on the list, either, but the strong overall income levels suggest newcomers won't be disappointed in their paychecks.
They also work on average 40.3 hours a week, which is more than
any other city on our list.
Off - leash dog parks aren't quite as prevalent as some of
the other cities on our list, but Louisville is home to miles of parks and trails, such as the scenic Jefferson Memorial Forest, which offers a range of difficulty options for hiking with your dog.
It is closer to Austin than
any other city on this list; this is worth noting because the heavy traffic of this area is a factor in quality of life, especially if you work downtown.
Denver is virtually everything young people love: good weather, incredible year - round outdoor activities, great restaurants, a wide array of professional opportunities, and direct flights to all
the other cities on this list.
It's home to 8 Fortune 500 companies, which may not stand out relative to
the other cities on this list but is certainly impressive when compared to most urban areas in this country.
Richmond has the fewest households with moms, but the poverty rate is lower and the massage index is much better than many of
the other cities on the list.
The unemployment rate is high both relative to
the other cities on this list and the national average, and the cost of living is a staggering +116 % (more than double!)
Coeur d'Alene features more restaurants than
any other city on our list, including Hudson's Hamburgers, which has been serving up classic diner food for over 100 years.
Compared to
the other cities on our list, New Castle boasts the best crime rate, with the odds of being the victim of a violent crime 1 in 316.
It also has relatively few bars, which means new graduates who land in the area may have less Friday - night fun than in
some other cities on the list.