There are so many amazing places in the world to set roots down in, and many of those places are right here in North America. The United States remains one of the most powerful and wealthy countries on the planet, making it a prime spot for job seekers looking to make a dollar and enjoy all that life has to offer.

When it comes to finding the best economic opportunities in the states, there are many factors to look at, including population growth and the unemployment rate. It's also crucial to consider which states are costly to live in and job perks like having your move across the country funded for you (or by your new job). Taking several of these factors into account, here is a list of twelve American cities worth taking a look at if you are in the job market.

12 St. George, Utah Is Perfect For Work And Play

When we think of Utah, we immediately think of Park City and the Sundance Festival, and all there is to do there. Park City is not the only happening place in this mountainous city though, St. George Utah is seeing a ton of economic growth and opportunity. St. George is bursting with job possibilities, having employment rates grow by 25.7% over the last five years. Considering the national average is around 7%, this is a positive sign that this city's economy is on fire.

11 Bend-Redmond, Oregon Has Added Almost Twenty Thousand Employees To Its Workforce

Oregon is one of the most beautiful states to live in, and there are plenty of job sectors rapidly growing here as well. The trade, transportation, and utility industries are exponentially flourishing in this part of the state, and unemployment rates have also been cut in half. Over the last five years, unemployment has gone from 7.4% to 3.3%. These are all solid signs that this is an excellent and stable place to set roots down in.

10 Reno, Nevada Offers Plenty Of Opportunities

Over the last half-decade, Reno, Nevada, has been a great place for employment seekers to find work. It has seen a twenty-three percent increase in employment over the past few years, especially in the manufacturing sector. This is triple the employment growth rate of the United States. That area of industry alone has added some thirteen thousand jobs to the economy. Unemployment in Reno hovers around three percent, which is slightly lower than the national unemployment average.

9 Nashville Is The Place To Be For The Young And The Cool

Nashville is not only a booming place for people to seek out employment, but it is one of the coolest and most fun cities to live in. The city of Nashville, along with about half a dozen metro areas near the city, has witnessed employment growth of over twenty percent. Much of this jump in employment opportunity stems from the extreme population boom that the popular Tennessee city has seen. Everyone wants to be a part of the Nashville work and play scene, and we can't blame them.

8 Provo-Orem, Utah Is Where It's At For The Educated

Another city in Utah that is enjoying a period of growth and popularity is Provo, Utah. It is the fifth-highest city in terms of job growth and is particularly appealing to those working in the professional arena. Of the twelve thousand recent jobs created over the last few years, most were professional and business-oriented. If you have done your education at a higher learning institution, and want to live out west in the mountains, then this is the perfect space to do so.

7 Lake Charles, Lousiana Needs Construction Workers And More As It Grows

Lake Charles is the only area of Lousiana to see mass growth in employment and economic opportunity. Lake Charles is growing, and people are discovering the attractive space. When people move into an area at rapid speed, all sorts of economic sectors start ramping up. Half of the employment possibilities fall within the construction realm here. You have to have somewhere to put all of those new residents and business owners in Lake Charles!

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6 Boise City, Idaho Needs A Workforce To Match Its Growing Population

Boise, Idaho is bumping! In the last couple of years, the population has increased, meaning jobs have been created to sustain the growing city. While many people overlook Idaho as a happening part of the country, it actually has a lot do offer in regards to work and recreation, especially for those who enjoy the outdoors. People looking to work in either education or health services might find great opportunities in Boise. Both economic sectors have been been on the rise.

5 Scottsdale, Arizona Has Plenty Of Sun, Warmth, And Jobs

Living in Scottsdale is a dream come true for many, so considering it is fairly easy to find work there makes it a perfect locale for anyone in need of a great life-work balance. Much like Boise, people searching for employment in education and healthcare services will likely find what they are looking for in Scottsdale and other quickly growing cities such as Pheonix and Mesa. The best part of working here is when it's time to close up shop for the day, Scottsdale has so much to offer residents in regards to fun and recreation.

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4 Boston Is A Sure Bet For Job Seekers

If you are young, inspired and craving action in the big city, look no further than Boston, Massachusetts. One German relocation company, Movinga, named Boston as the single best city in which to find a job. Boston has a lot going for it, on top of being a fun and historical hot spot in the states. Several sectors of the economy have grown rapidly over the course of a few years, including health, technology, and finance. On top of this, Boston is a center for higher learning, being home to several universities.

3 San Francisco Is A Great Place To Work, If You Can Afford It

San Francisco is such a cool place to live and work in if you can afford it. The cost of living in this west coast enclave is a lot higher than many other U.S. cities, with the median home price being just shy of a million dollars. That said, there are jobs to be snagged in San Francisco. People with education and background in computer science and technologies will have an easier time scoring a decent job in the Bay Area. Whatever job you land here, you will have to make a decent salary if you want to keep up with the Joneses, though.

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2 Austin, Texas Is Drawing In Droves Of People

Well, YeeHaw! Austin, Texas, is known for its southern hospitality, fun, and eclectic population. It is also known to be a great place to land a decent job right now. Austin is the home to several big technology companies, and those companies need people to make their worlds go round. For several years in a row, the Wall Street Journal has named Austin as the number one place with the hottest job market. This city has everything from great economic opportunities to awesome food and tons of entertainment.

1 Sioux Falls Is A Great City For Young Professionals Who Work Hard And Play Hard

When we think of great cities for young people to live, work and play in, Sioux Falls, South Dakota doesn't exactly come to mind, but perhaps it should. Ziprecruiter.com compiled a list of the ten best cities to live in with hot job markets, and Sioux Falls was right there on the list. This is the perfect place for everyone, from young singles to families looking for excellent work opportunities and even better aspects of quality of living. South Dakota is a spectacular natural space with more to do than one might imagine.

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