Kiplinger.com recently compiled a list of the top five cities to live in for mid-level professionals. The three most important criteria were average growth in creative-class wages, housing affordability and average commute time. Additionally, Kiplinger chose the following metro areas because they had a few common themes. These themes included a large “creative class” of scientists, architects, writers, artists and entertainers. Each area also demonstrated job growth and per capita income growth. Finally, tolerance and diversity were considered. Read the rest of this entry »

