There are many factors that go into making a city the “best” for job seekers. Some things are intangible, like museums, beaches or a community’s vibe. But many of a city’s qualities are easier to measure and analyze.
MoneyGeek took a look at a number of factors — including job and wage growth and housing affordability — to find the best and worst cities for job growth in the U.S.
If you’re unemployed or looking for a job and thinking of moving to a new state — perhaps in search of a more affordable mortgage or lower cost of living — you’ll want to take a look at our list of the 15 best U.S. cities for job seekers in 2022.
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15. Portland, Oregon
Overall Score: 59.1
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 59.8
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 37.2
Housing Affordability: 30.1
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14. Salt Lake City, Utah
Overall Score: 59.3
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 53.1
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 11.5
Housing Affordability: 54.7
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13.Denver, Colorado
Overall Score: 64.0
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 60.3
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 31.0
Housing Affordability: 35.8
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12. Phoenix, Arizona
Overall Score: 66.3
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 55.2
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 22.8
Housing Affordability: 48.7
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11. Boise, Idaho
Overall Score: 66.5
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 65.0
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 16.3
Housing Affordability: 54.4
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10. Seattle, Washington
Overall Score: 67.8
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 61.6
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 21.0
Housing Affordability: 28.5
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9. Tampa, Florida
Overall Score: 72.0
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 64.3
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 14.4
Housing Affordability: 37.4
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8. Raleigh, North Carolina
Overall Score: 72.5
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 68.0
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 25.6
Housing Affordability: 56.6
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7. Atlanta, Georgia
Overall Score: 72.5
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 57.8
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 17.5
Housing Affordability: 51.1
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6.Nashville, Tennessee
Overall Score: 78.1
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 69.6
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 19.0
Housing Affordability: 55.0
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5. Dallas, Texas
Overall Score: 79.5
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 65.7
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 31.2
Housing Affordability: 51.7
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4. Orlando, Florida
Overall Score: 84.5
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 80.1
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 21.4
Housing Affordability: 32.6
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3. Jacksonville, Florida
Overall Score: 86.7
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 77.4
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 13.9
Housing Affordability: 62.3
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2. Austin, Texas
Overall Score: 94.7
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 86.7
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 19.1
Housing Affordability: 45.7
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1. North Port, Florida
Overall Score: 99.0
Overall Growth (Jobs & Wages): 99.0
Job Competition (Lower is Better): 11.2
Housing Affordability: 38.9
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