and you thought the hard part was over

2538942539_4919ef3328the month of may brings with it a fresh new batch of idealistic college grads looking not just for jobs but for new cities to live in as well. with the current economy, getting a job for a college grad might be just about as easy as getting straight As (easy for some, difficult for others).  so how to decide where to live?  careerbuilder.com has made that decision easier with their top 10 cities for new grads list.  the ranking is based on the population of 20-24 year olds in the city, the number of jobs requiring less than a year’s experience and the average rent for a one bedroom apt.

1. indianapolis
average rent:* $625
popular job entry-level categories:** sales, customer service, health care

2. philadelphia
average rent: $1,034
popular job entry-level categories: sales, customer service, management

3. baltimore
average rent: $1,130
popular job entry-level categories: sales, customer service, health care

4. cincinnati
average rent: $691
popular job entry-level categories: sales, customer service, health care

5. cleveland
average rent: $686
popular job entry-level categories: sales, marketing, customer service

6. new york
average rent: $1,548
popular job entry-level categories: sales, customer service, admin-clerical

7. phoenix
average rent: $747
popular job entry-level categories: sales, customer service, marketing

8. denver
average rent: $877
popular job entry-level categories: sales, customer service, health care

9. chicago
average rent: $1,133
popular job entry-level categories: sales, marketing, customer service

10. san antonio
average rent: $696
popular job entry-level categories: sales, customer service, management

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