This iconic city, known for its historic importance as much as its diehard sports-fan base, is never dull and has a thriving economy.  Boston is not only the largest city in New England, also known as the unofficial capital of the Northeast, but is the 20^th largest city in the country (10^th largest when you take into consideration the Greater Boston area).

Boston is home to several prestigious universities, including Harvard and Boston College, making it an international hot spot for education and a center for medicine.

Due to a high focus in finance and technology, Boston was ranked 14^th by the City of London from Z/Yen Group Ltd. and ranked 1^st for innovation.

The one downfall for recent graduates is the cost of living. Boston is one of the highest costs of living in the U.S. so make sure you have a job lined up before moving to this chilly city!

The medical field is extremely strong in Baltimore. With the University of Maryland Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University Hospital on either side of the city, you can rest assured your health is in good hands.

Another great thing about this city is that it is a short drive away from the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Both cities have distinct personalities and different career specialties. However, you can very easily live in one city and work in another! The commuter train from one to another is only $7!

The small, distinct neighborhoods surrounding the harbor area are very affordable and close to the thriving athletic culture that Baltimore emanates.

It is home to the University of Chicago, which has produced over 82 Nobel Prize laureates and the largest university press in the U.S. The city is also known as the birthplace of improvisational theatre and the world-recognized Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Job seekers can choose from a wide range of career opportunities, ranging from media to finance. Finally, if you’re looking for a good concert, you can catch any type of blues, indie, punk or hip hop show at an annual festival or underground show near you.

Washington D.C. is home to all three branches of the U.S. government, as well as many other famous monuments like the Smithsonian, so it’s the place you want to be for a career with the government

But living in Washington D.C. you also get to partake in some of the best music venues, theaters and opera houses around, so after a hard day’s work you can go out and have some fun.

With universities like Georgetown, George Washington and Howard in the surrounding area, there are always sporting events, concerts and other activities going on when you’re out and about Washington D.C.

The city was also #15 in Fortune magazine’s top 100 largest companies in 2008.

After taking in some of the best theater shows and concerts in the West Coast, people can enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the city where Starbucks was founded.

And something else about Seattle: since it’s home to the University of Washington, a top recognized research school, there are plenty of technology and science-related careers offered after college graduation.

When you’re living in Seattle you’re enjoying every aspect of your personal and professional life.

Once a popular destination during the California Gold Rush, the historic region known as Old Sacramento offers residents a chance to travel back in time and take horse drawn carriages and riverboat rides.

Modern-day Sacramento is booming with high quality ballet, opera and theater venues, and it’s the perfect place to catch the latest up-and-coming bands.

With top schools like UC Davis School of Medicine and Sacramento State in the area, Sacramento is the perfect city for college students and young professionals to enjoy both academic and leisure activities. That makes living in Sacramento fun for everyone.

Receiving little rainfall throughout the year, it is the perfect place for people who enjoy the sun and getting involved in outdoor activities.

It has also recently become the gathering place for many Fortune 1000 companies, so job opportunities in fields like technology and manufacturing are readily available for people living in Phoenix.

The city also features the University of Phoenix, the largest private university in the U.S., and it is divided into 15 Urban Villages that each have their own neighborhoods and districts.

A small suburb of Wisconsin’s capital, Madison, it has over seventeen parks that are perfect for biking, hiking and fishing during the day.

At night anyone living in Middleton can join locals at the beer garden in the Capital Brewery, which is also near many great downtown restaurants.

Close to the University of Wisconsin, it offers an array of tech and healthcare careers for young professionals.

Located in southwest Tennessee and resting above the Mississippi River, it is the perfect place to listen to blues music by B.B. King, eat Memphis-style barbecue and watch the annual Liberty Bowl game.

With the University of Memphis at its core and its booming economic status, Memphis is a great place for young professionals and others living in Memphis to thrive during the day and to enjoy the nightlife.

The city is located in the heart of The Research Triangle, a region that employs a wide range of technology companies, but it’s also home to numerous parks that are perfect for hiking, biking and camping.

It’s also ideally located near three major North Carolina colleges, so there’s always a sporting event or other fun activity to attend on any day of the week. And almost all of the events are open to anyone living in Cary, NC.