#2: Seattle, WA

A coastal port city, Seattle is located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Known as the “Queen City” and “Emerald City”, Seattle has been recognized as a bastion of youth culture, and as one of the highest coffee-consuming cities in the world. In 1999, Seattle was home to the World Trade Organization summit – as well as subsequent protests. Microsoft’s presence in nearby Redmond has turned the city into an influential high-tech center and one of the most wired cities on Earth.

Quick Facts

Average Salary for IT Workers: $78,000
Population: 582,174
High School Graduates: 63.0%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 47.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 24.8
Homeownership Rate: 48.4%

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#10: Raleigh / Durham, NC