Charleston named one of America’s best places to live & work

Employment Review has once again picked its top 20 cities for the annual “America’s Best Places to Live and Work.” This guide provides professionals with information on the cities with the best employment opportunities. To develop the list, researchers looked at 300 U.S. cities, comparing population, unemployment rates, cost of living and job opportunities.

A healthy economy, diverse industries and a strong forecasted job growth are what made these cities stand out. New entries to this year’s list include cities that have displayed incredible employment potential, a top-notch quality of life, outstanding educational standards as well as opportunities for companies interested in relocating.

America’s Best Places to Live and Work 2000

1. Sarasota, Florida
2. Austin, Texas
3. Ft. Worth, Texas
4. Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina
5. Salt Lake City, Utah
6. Atlanta, Georgia
7. San Diego, California
8. Denver, Colorado
9. Orlando, Florida
10. Portland, Oregon
11. Provo/Orem, Utah
12. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
13. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
14. Nashville, Tennessee
15. Lexington, Kentucky
16. Columbia, South Carolina
17. Richmond, Virginia
18. Seattle, Washington
19. Ann Arbor, Michigan
20. Colorado Springs, Colorado