TOP 10 BEST CITIES FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADS

1. TOP 10 BEST CITIES FORRECENT COLLEGEGRADS PM RELOCATIONS

2. From job opportunities to culture to affordability, here are the 10 bestcitiesinAmericaforcollegegradstostarttheirnextchapter.

3. Graduating from college is a reason for celebration — when that hard-earned degree is finallyinhand,newgradsareoftenovercomewithexcitement,pride,andasenseofrelief atneverhavingtofilloutanotherScantronsheet. Butwhileyoumightbedoneansweringtestquestions,there'sabigquestionthatarises afterthegraduationpartieshaveended: Wheredoyouwanttolive? Withsomanyoptions,manynewgraduatesfeeloverwhelmedwhenconsideringwhere tostartthenextchapteroftheirpersonalandprofessionallives. Ifthat’syou,you’reinluck.We’vefound10citiesthatareidealfornewcollegegrads, thanks to their thriving job markets, low unemployment rates, affordable housing optionsandawidearrayoffunthingstodo. WWW.PMRELOCATIONS.COM

4. Whether you’re a foodie looking for tasty dining spots, an outdoor enthusiastinsearchofadventure,oratechieonthehuntforgreatjob opportunities,you’llfindwhatyou’reseekinginMadison. WI Madison is an emerging tech hub, according to TechNet and the ProgressivePolicyInstitute,andit’shometoadiverserangeofemployment opportunities in fields like health care, life sciences, education, agriculture and advancedmanufacturing. Plus, Madison is a cool college town, thanks to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Situated on the south shore of Lake Mendota, the universitydrawsmorethan43,000studentsthatrepresent50statesand 121 countries, creating a diverse, engagedcommunity. MADISON, WWW.PMRELOCATIONS.COM 1 W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C OM

5. ThewaterfrontcityofKirkland,WA,isabeautifulplaceforrecentcollege gradstocallhome—andit’sagreatspottolaunchasuccessfulcareer. WA Located just east of Seattle on Lake Washington, the community lays claimtoahuge(nottomentionswanky)Googlecampusthatcomprises the company’s third-largest engineering center, and residents have accesstohigh-payingjobsinindustriessuchashealthcare,bankingand transportation. Kirklandhasanup-and-comingdowntowndistrictwithrestaurants,shops andMarinaPark,whichisalakesidedestinationthatplayshosttomanyof the community’sannual events. KIRKLAND, 2 W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C O M

6. , NC LookingtoputdownrootsontheEastCoast?ConsiderWilmington,NC, a vibrant community known as a gateway to the state’s Cape Fear Coast,whichincludesCarolina,KureandWrightsvillebeaches. Wilmington also has a youthful college town vibe thanks to the University ofNorthCarolinaWilmingtonandCapeFearCommunityCollege,andwith that comes plenty of opportunities to enjoy live performances and visual artexhibitionsthroughouttheyear. Alongwithanunemploymentratewellbelowstateandnationalaverages, the city offers a variety of fun things to do, including a historic downtown districtpackedwithdiningspots,breweries,shopsandattractionslikethe Wilmington Riverwalk — a must-visit destination stretching nearly 2 miles along Cape FearRiver. WILMINGTON WWW.PMRELOCATIONS.COM 3 W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C OM

7. Cincinnati’scostoflivingisabout3.5percentbelowthenationalaverage, which is one reason the city scored a spot on our list of the 2018 Best AffordablePlacestoLive.Plus,Cincinnati’sjobmarketishot. OH CINCINNATI, AnothermajoremployeristheUniversityofCincinnati,whichaddscreative energy to the community with its nationally ranked and internationally renownedUC College-Conservatory of Music. In addition, Cincy has dozens of cool attractions, including the Cincinnati Zoo&BotanicalGardenandCincinnatiArtMuseumaswellasdowntown’s restaurants,retailersandperformingartsvenues. 4 W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C O M

8. ManynewcollegegradssettheirsightsonthebrightlightsofNewYork City, but don’t forget about Albany. In fact, this historic community mightjusthaveeverythingyou’relookingfor. Albanyhasalowunemploymentrate,andin2016,Forbesnameditoneof the top up-and-coming cities for recent college grads due to its affordability, high percentage of young residents and plentiful job opportunitiesinindustrieslikeeducationandcomputersoftware. The city also delivers when it comes to outdoor adventure and recreation.Albanyoffersabroadselectionofparks,naturepreservesand hiking and biking trails, and it’s not far from must-see spots like the Adirondacks, Catskills andBerkshires. NY ALBANY, WWW.PMRELOCATIONS.COM W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C OM

9. CA Thanks to its abundance of sun, sand and surf, Santa Monica, CA, is a dreamdestinationformanypeople.However,it’salsoasmartchoicefor thoseinsearchofacoolcareer,makingitatopspotforthoseonapost- college jobhunt. MONICA SantaMonicaalsohasahighnumberofresidentsbetweenages22and 29,givingnewcollegegradsplentyofnetworkingopportunities,andit’s hometoaseeminglyendlessarrayoffunthingstodo. Knownasoneofthebeststand-upandimprovcomedyclubsinthe area, WestsideComedyTheatreisanotherfavoritedowntownSanta Monicadestination. SANTA W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C O M

10. GA Sandy Springs, GA is home to one of the highest numbers of Fortune 500 companies per capita in the U.S., giving residents access to high- payingjobsinavarietyofsectors,andSandySprings’costoflivingisstill prettyreasonable—soaffordingrentoramortgagepaymentisentirely feasible,evenforrecentgradsjustbeginningtheircareers. SPRINGS, • ThisNorthGeorgiacityisalsoamajordrawforthoselookingtospend timeoutdoors,asithas950acresofparkland. • SandySpringshasitsfairshareofdiningandentertainmentdestinations, too,anditsofferingsarecontinuingtoexpand. SANDY WWW.PMRELOCATIONS.COM W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C OM

11. NJ JustacrosstheHudsonRiverfromLowerManhattan,JerseyCityiscarving out a well-deserved reputation as a destination of choice for recent college grads who are in the market for an affordable – and cool – place toputdownroots. Thecommunityhasitsownprosperouseconomywithmajoremployers in the financial, education and health-care sectors, but it’s also a quick commutefromthemanyjobopportunitiesintheBigApple. , CITY JERSEY JerseyCityoffersplentyofentertainment,too,withWhiteEagleHall,a liveperformancevenuethatdrawsworld-classperformersforconcerts, plays, comedy shows andmore. W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C O M

12. Withathrivingeconomy,plentyofwell-payingjobsandahighnumberof college-educated residents between ages 22 and 29, it’s easy to see why Arlington, VA, landed the No. 2 spot on our list of Best Cities for Recent Grads. Itisfilledwithhistoricbuildings,sitesandneighborhoods,alongwith trendy nightlife spots, delicious restaurants and a booming arts and culturescene. Thecommunityisalsoagreatplaceforthosewhoenjoyspendingtime outdoors,thankstodestinationslikethe18-mileMountVernonTrailthat winds alongside the Potomac River and offers gorgeous views of Washington, D.C.'sskyline. VA ARLINGTON, WWW.PMRELOCATIONS.COM W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C OM

13. ThecentralIllinoiscityofChampaignconsistentlyrankshighlyonlists likethisone,andforgoodreason.Thecityhasaboomingeconomyas well as an unusually high employment rate for those with bachelor’s degrees – 99.2 percent(!) – making it a prime spot for those looking to launch theircareers. ChampaignisalsohometotheUniversityofIllinoisatUrbana-Champaign and Parkland College, which have landed the city on another of our lists: The 10 Best CollegeTowns. Theuniversityisthecommunity’stopemployer,butitalsooffersample opportunities for entertainment with on-campus attractions like the KrannertCenterforthePerformingArtsandKrannertArtMuseum,the state’ssecond-largestgeneralfineartsmuseum. IL CHAMPAIGN, 10 W W W . P M R E L O C A T I O N S . C O M

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