1. Austin (Texas)
Metro population: 1.4 million
Unemployment rate: 6.8 percent
Cost of living index: 99.4 (100 is average)
And the No. 1 city for young people is … Austin, Texas!
Austin is one of the top spots for indie culture and it’s a green city. And, there are a lot of jobs available — it’s one of the top five cities for employment.
“And these days, jobs are pretty much the most important thing!”
