Being young with a significant other that you can depend on is an exciting time. You may have solidified your bond in marriage or not, but you are definitely ready to live together as a single unit. Here are the 10 best places to live for young couples.
1. SeattleÂ
One of the best cities for young people for the past decade has been Seattle. Seattle has been at the forefront of the tech revolution, and there are more employment opportunities than ever in the city. Combine this with the Starbucks metro culture, and you have the perfect city for millennials who are looking to network and mingle with like-minded people.
2. Austin
Eating tacos somehow became the culture of young Austin, so if you come to this highly literate, extremely music oriented city, you should prepare yourself to fall in love with the many forms of taco there as well. Young couples who are active and looking for plenty of fun on the music scene will love it here.
3. Chicago
Although you may have found your significant other, there is probably still something to the bar scene for you. If you are looking for the top drinking city in the United States, look no farther than Chicago. You may not be looking for people, but you can definitely find a new spirit here.
4. Portland
Portland has been lampooned by its own residents in the incredibly popular TV show Portlandia, and the city in general seems to revel in this kind of attention. The people in Portland are the biggest group of nerdy artists and bohemians in the United States and proud of it.
5. Baltimore
If you are recent grad looking for an opportunity that will take you around the world, then Baltimore may be the city for you. 21 federal agencies, Giant Food, Black and Decker, Verizon, and Constellation Energy Group are just a few of the companies looking to hire you here.
6. Denver
Contrary to popular belief, Denver is actually one of the sunniest places in the United States with 300 days of sunshine per year. You can take advantage of almost 80 miles of walking and biking trails along with some of the best hippie music festivals in the United States. Denver also has more than 40 breweries, so if you still like to have a great night out, then this is definitely your city.
7. PhiladelphiaÂ
When it comes to big cities, most areas require the use of a car and remain very isolated. This is not the case with Philadelphia. You have the ability to build a life here while maintaining a sense of connectivity with the community. Philadelphia is actually very well-known for being walkable virtually everywhere in the city, and this includes the long beaches that attract many people who are looking for some summer California sun without living in California.
8. Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is one of the most affordable cities for young professionals and couples in the United States. The city is 10 percent below the national average price in virtually every living category, including groceries, rents, and transportation. If you can believe this, the unemployment rate there is a measly 3.4 percent as well. With an extremely low cost of living and an even lower chance of not getting a job, many young couples are finding their way into Oklahoma City and loving every minute of the experience.
9. Cincinnati
Kroger, Procter and Gamble, and Macy’s are just three of the 10 Fortune 500 companies that call Cincinnati home. The average salary is $45,000 a year, above the national average; and the average rent is $650 a month, below the national average. There are very few places that provide couples with the opportunity to earn two incredible incomes at once relatively easily.
10. Atlanta
Atlanta is your city if you want to be in the southern United States and make a great deal of money with your significant other. The starting salary is even higher than Cincinnati, and there are many industries to choose from. In particular, the gaming industry has been making huge strides in the area, providing many tech oriented graduates great jobs that are also fun.
Young people are no longer flocking in droves straight for the coastal dreams of New York and Los Angeles; there is an entire world of cities out there with the right environment for everyone. The world is your oyster once you find the right location. Take heed of the culture that your chosen neighborhood cultivates, and make sure that it empowers both of you singularly and as a unit.
2 Point Highlight
The people in Portland are the biggest group of nerdy artists and bohemians in the United States and proud of it.
With an extremely low cost of living and an even lower chance of not getting a job, many young couples are finding their way into Oklahoma City and loving every minute of the experience.
