For those of you who may have checked out the latest edition of the Brazen Community Newsletter there was a link to another top list of places where generation Y folks would fit well. Two cities that I have lived in are on the list and I find it amusing, yet semi-confusing how these lists are accurately compiled and how most Gen Y’ers feel about them.
I’m going out on a limb and stating that cost-of-living compared to the availability of living wage jobs with a mixture of culture and diversity makes the best city for a Generation Y person such as myself. Boston rocks, but it is expensive as sin to live in and the jobs for a creative person aren’t so easy to come by. Worcester, a city further down the list that I happen to live in now is cool too; plenty of culture, diversity and things to do, but no jobs! Most people in Worcester need to travel outside of the city to Boston or the burbs.
I say the best place to live is the place I haven’t lived yet where I find a kick ass job and can afford my own place and go out for an art show, hip-hop concert and good meal every once in a while. I’d also like to be able to walk around safely and ride my bike places! That’s what I want.
Any suggestions?
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Santa Barbara, CA or some of the coastal suburbs in San Diego, CA.
CA is on the pricer side, but there are a lot of opportunities and entertainment options. Biking is definitely a possibility.
Also, Davis, CA is very bike-able. However, many people commute to Sacramento.
Michelle, thanks a bunch for the post. I don’t think I’d do well in a suburb, but you never know! A mixture of careerism and culture are what I yearn for as well as some urban flare that I can’t seem to deny myself.