#6: Chicago, IL

The third-largest city in the US acts as the center of the Midwest region in many ways. The Windy City is known for its beautiful skyline, its deep-dish pizza, its thriving artistic communities, and its colorful political history. Chicago houses a diverse economy and remains a major financial center, with many major insurance and brokerage firms located in the city.

Quick Facts

Average Salary for IT Workers: $72,000
Population: 2,869,000
High School Graduates: 45.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 25.5%
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 35.2
Homeownership Rate: 43.8%

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#2: Seattle, WA
#3: Palo Alto, CA
#4: Boston, MA
#5: New York City, NY
#7: Denver, CO
#8: Minneapolis – St. Paul, MN
#9: Portland, OR
#10: Raleigh / Durham, NC