Top 10 Best Cities for New Graduates

A study conducted by Apartments.com and CareerBuilder.com found that the best city in the U.S. for new graduates is Philadelphia, PA. The findings were based on research criteria, including the:

• Population of people aged 20 to 24


• Number of entry level job openings suitable for new grads


• Average cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment

The ranked the top 10 cities and gave the cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in each:

1. Philadelphia - $962


2. Boston - $1,3445


3. New York - $1,520


4. Phoenix - $741


5. Chicago - $1,029


6. Dallas-Fort Worth - $755


7. Los Angeles - $1,435


8. Houston - $778


9. Detroit - $699


10. Atlanta - $773

City of Brotherly Love is Best for New Grads