These Are the Best U.S. Cities for Jobs

A high cost of living doesn't negate all the other perks of working in Silicon Valley.
Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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Not all cities are created equal when it comes to work. Sometimes it may be easy to find a job, but the cost of living is high. Or a role might offer a high salary, but would deprive you of work-life balance.

Glassdoor Inc., a career website, compiled a list of 25 cities that have the highest rankings, weighing all of those considerations equally. Cities making their first appearance on the list include Detroit, Cleveland, San Diego, Cincinnati, and Hartford. Last year, Raleigh, N.C., took top honors. This time, Raleigh slid to No. 8, while San Jose rose from No. 7 to No. 1.