RISMEDIA, May 26, 2009-With the unemployment rate climbing as the national economy sags, more people are searching for communities that offer greater economic opportunity and a better standard of living. To help, Relocation.com, one of the leading online consumer resources for moving services, has compiled its list of “Best Cities for a Fresh Start.”
Unlike many lists that focus solely on the economy, Relocation.com took a wide-ranging look at factors that would appeal to someone looking for a fresh start: city ‘popularity’ based on consumer requests for moving quotes to move to that city; economic-growth prospects; home affordability; and the strength of a community as reflected by volunteerism rates.
Top 20 cities you should consider if you are looking for a fresh start:
1. Austin, Texas 2. Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas 3. Charlotte, North Carolina 4. Denver, Colorado 5. Columbus, Ohio (tie) 5. Indianapolis, Indiana (tie) 7. Washington, D.C.-Baltimore, Maryland 8. Atlanta, Georgia 9. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 10. Houston, Texas (tie) 10. Les Vegas, Nevada (tie) 10. Seattle, Washington (tie) 13. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota (tie) 13. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (tie) 15. San Antonio, Texas 16. Portland, Oregon 17. Cincinnati, Ohio 18. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 19. Memphis, Tennessee 20. Cleveland, Ohio