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By Ringside Talent

September 21, 2016

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From East Coast to West, these six places offer the best of urban living at a price you can afford.

The list identifies the metro area (300,000-plus population) in each region of the country that offers all the benefits of big-city living plus strong job growth, affordable housing, good schools, low crime, and great quality-of-life factors such as ample transportation options and access to green space.

Here are the 6 best big cities according to Money Magazine:

  1. Boston, Massachusetts
  • Population: 657,828
  • Median Home Price: $545,000
  • Average Property Tax: $5,292
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.2%

  1. Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Population: 432,657
  • Median Home Price: $208,250
  • Average Property Tax: $2,495
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.3%

  1. Columbus, Ohio
  • Population: 822,548
  • Median Home Price: $131,500
  • Average Property Tax: $2,571
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.1%

  1. Arlington, Texas
  • Population: 381,537
  • Median Home Price: $168,688
  • Average Property Tax: $3,929
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.1%

  1. Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Population: 444,776
  • Median Home Price: $227,500
  • Average Property Tax: $1,100
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.7%

  1. Portland, Oregon
  • Population: 622,004
  • Median Home Price: $349,000
  • Average Property Tax: $4,285
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.7%

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Source: Money Magazine

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