City Profiles

Are you considering relocating for your job or internship? Learn more about living and working in some of the most popular cities for recent alums.

Atlanta is a city with a lot to offer. With a great restaurant scene and a variety of professional sports, Atlanta might be the place for you!

Atlanta

Neighborhoods: Visit these sites to learn more about neighborhoods in Atlanta
Street Advisor reviews on best neighborhoods in Atlanta: Street Advisor
Explore all the neighborhoods on the city page: Atlanta.net

Activities: Atlanta is full of outdoor and other must-see activities
See the top 50 by Atlanta.net
Tripadvisor’s rundown of things to do: Trip Advisor

Places to Eat: Atlanta has many restaurants with southern influence, but the city also offers a variety of cuisines.
Atlanta Magazine’s top 50: Atlanta Magazine.com
Check out urbanspoon’s listings of top-rated restaurants by price range and popularity: Urbanspoon

Cost of Living:
For information about cost of living in Atlanta, please visit Numbeo

Transportation:
For basic information about public transport in Atlanta visit: MARTA
An in depth look at transportation types in Atlanta: Viral Tourists
Travel from the airport and ground transportation

Major Industries:
Atlanta is one of ten U.S. cities classified as an “alpha-world city” by a 2010 study at Loughborough University and hubs major businesses such as The Coca-Cola Company, Home Depot, United Parcel Service, Delta Air Lines, AT&T Mobility, and Newell Rubbermaid. For more information about major industries visit Forbes.

Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation and is currently the 11th largest city in the U.S. with about 900,000 residents. The culture in Austin is fun and spontaneous, with its unofficial local motto being “Keep Austin Weird”. Its growing population and business have drawn many young professionals to move to the city.

Austin, TX

Neighborhoods: Austin has many neighborhoods that are “loosely defined”. One of the busiest neighborhoods is the Sixth Entertainment District, which is downtown and features numerous bars, music venues and restaurants.

  • For more information, check out Trip Advisor’s List of Neighborhoods
  • Here is also Airbnb’s guide to neighborhoods in Austin

Activities: Austin boasts a large variety of activities for the outdoorsman, with activities such as biking in Zilker Park to swimming in Barton Springs Pool. Austin is a great city for exploring and staying active.

Places to Eat: Austin is known for its wide variety of multi-cultural cuisines including Mexican dishes, Asian dishes, Italian dishes and, of course, American BBQ.

  • Yelp is an excellent resource for viewing the city’s top user-rated restaurants
  • Check out Zomato’s listings of restaurants by price range and popularity

Cost of Living: Compared to big cities such as New York and San Francisco, Austin has approximately a 30% lower cost of living.

  • Check out Numbeo’s detailed breakdown of the cost of living in Austin

Transportation: Austin has various modes of public transportation including busses, commuter rails and a ridesharing system.

Major Industries: Austin serves as the home development center and headquarters for many technology corporations. In recent years, it’s also been known to be The Live Music Capital of the World.

  • Visit Forbes’ city profile on Austin for further information about its industries
  • Here is The Texas Economy’s analysis on business in Texas as a whole

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the U.S, home to the country’s first public school and first subway and now a thriving industrial and cultural center. Here are some great resources to learn more about the city.

Boston

Neighborhoods: Boston’s neighborhoods each have their own unique flavor. Check out these resources to determine which area matches what you’re looking for.

Activities: As one of the oldest cities in the country, Boston is rich with historical and cultural sites. Look to these resources to plan activities, weekend trips and other ways to explore your new city.

Places to Eat: Boston is a hub for great cuisine and is particularly known for its lobster roll and other great seafood.

Cost of Living: Learn how thecost of living in Boston compares with that of other cities.

Transportation: Boston’s public transportation makes it easy to work in the city.

Major Industries: Boston is a hub for education, biotechnology, tourism and financial services. Learn more about themajor industries in Boston.

 

Chicago is a key center for many industries, including transportation and telecommunications, and home to one of the busiest airports in the world. Here are some great resources to learn more about the country’s third most populous city.

Chicago

Neighborhoods: Chicago’s North, South, West neighborhoods have their own distinct culture and feel. These resources will help find you a unique place to live close to your future job.

Activities: Chicago is full of fun, good food and things to do. Check out these great attractions to get you acquainted with the city.

Places to Eat: Chicago is an awesome place to try new food with great places to eat all over the city.

Cost of Living: Learn how the cost of living in Chicago compares with other cities.

Transportation: Chicago is a major hub for transportation particularly serving as a major port for air travel and the 2nd largest transit city.

Major Industries: Chicago is a hub for financial services, engineering, publishing and food processing. Learn more about the major industries in Chicago.

Dallas is the proud home of the Dallas Cowboys, authentic barbeque cuisine, and a rising powerhouse in the technology industry. Discover new adventures waiting for you in Texas.

Dallas

Neighborhoods

  • Dallas News highlights the Top 10 neighborhoods by different categories.
  • Area Vibes shows each neighborhood’s “Livability Score” and maps out local amenities.
  • Dallas Roommates tells you a little more about the type of roommate you can find in the neighborhood you’re looking into.

Activities

Places to eat

Cost of Living

  • Learn about the average cost of living in Dallas here.

Transportation

Major Industries: Dallas is a hub for technology, financial services, and defense. Learn more about the major industries in Dallas.

Denver is known for its abundance in outdoors activities, fresh air and beautiful scenery. What is less well known about Denver is its business-friendly environment, having been voted number six for “Best Places for Business and Careers”. Whether it’s for the outdoors or building your career, Denver is a great place to begin your life after graduation.

Denver, CO


Neighborhoods: Denver’s laid back attitude is shown in its neighborhoods from hip restaurants and nightclubs to Victorian houses.Visit these sites to learn more about neighborhoods in Denver.

Activities: Denver is a great city for travelers who like the mountain scene. Be sure to check out Mount Evans Scenic Byway. Also, check out Larimer Square, a great place to sample the city’s food and beer scene.

Places to Eat: Denver is known for their chef-owned neighborhood restaurants.

  • View thousands of user reviews for top-rated restaurants on Yelp
  • Check out Zomato’s listings of top-rated restaurants by price range and popularity

Cost of Living: The cost of living is about 20% lower than that of New York and San Francisco and about 10% lower than Seattle. For a single person, average monthly expenses are estimated at about $891.70.

  • For information about cost of living in Denver, please visit Numbeo

Transportation: There are a variety of modes of transportation in Denver, including buses and a railway system.

Major Industries: Located in the American west, popular industries include distribution, technology, telecommunications, and energy.

  • For more information about major industries visit: Forbes

The largest city in Texas, Houston is a southern Metropolis. Its downtown is rich with a Theater District, home to the Houston Grand Opera, and houses the NFL Houston Texans. A big player in the aerospace industry, Houston is a great place to explore as a new professional.

Houston, TX

Neighborhoods: The Houston neighborhoods all have their own personalities. These resources will find you a unique place to live close to your future job.

Activities: Houston is full of fun, good food and things to do. Check out these great attractions to get you acquainted with the city.

  • TripAdvisor will show you the best things to do, voted on by past visitors
  • Visit Houston an event calendar of all things happening in the city
  • Thrillist is a great place to go for free activity ideas in Houston

Places to Eat: Houston is an awesome place to try new food with great places to eat all over the city.

Cost of Living: Houston boasts a relatively inexpensive cost of living

Transportation: Houston is extremely well-connected. Check out these resources to learn more about transportation in the city.

  • Virtual Tourist has reviews on experiences on the transit and how to get from here to there

Major Industries: Houston is a hub for aerospace, distribution, energy and headquarters.

 

Los Angeles is a center of creativity known for its beautiful sunny weather. Here are some great resources to learn more about the city.

Los Angeles

Neighborhoods: The sunny city of LA offers a ton of great places to live.

Activities: Living in LA gives you the opportunity to explore all the fun things to do both on and off the beach.

Places to Eat: LA is known for amazingly healthy eats, authentic Mexican food, and has great places to satisfy your hunger.

Cost of Living: Learn how the cost of living in Los Angeles compares with other cities.

Transportation: There are many ways to get around LA. Car, bus and subway are some of the ways Los Angeles residents get around.

  • LA Public Transportation provides descriptions of all the public transit options in the city.
  • Getting Around LA, an interactive blog that discusses how people in LA are utilizing different forms of transportation.

Major Industries: LA is a large manufacturing hub with strong international trade. Learn more about the major industries in LA.

 

New York is a city full of diversity and opportunity. Check out some great resources to learn more about the city.

New York City

Neighborhoods: New York is full of culture, exciting things to do and a multitude of young professionals. These resources will find you a unique place to live close to your future job.

Activities: New York is the city that never sleeps. Check out these great attractions to get you acquainted with the city.

Places to Eat: New York is a fantastic place to try new foods with great places to eat all over the city.

Cost of Living: New York is the most expensive city in the U.S. See how the city compares to others.

Transportation: New York has an excellent public transportation system. Here are some resources on how to get around.

Major Industries: New York is a hub for financial services, media, and communications. It is ranked #1 as best city for a young professional. Learn more about the major industries in New York.

Philadelphia is the most populous city in Pennsylvania and the fifth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of about 1.6 million people. The city is known for its rich history, monumental buildings and iconic Philly cheesesteak.

Philadelphia, PA

Neighborhoods: Philadelphia has many small neighborhoods scattered around the city, all with distinct personalities.

  • Please visit Visit Philly’s list of various neighborhoods around the city
  • Trip Advisor also has its own list of neighborhoods

Activities: Philadelphia is rich in history, shown by attractions such as the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall. For those of age, the popularity of local craft breweries has led to a vibrant social scene.

Places to Eat: While Philly cheesesteaks are famous in Philadelphia, Philadelphia is also known for various other foods including hoagies, scrapple, soft pretzels, water ice, Irish potato candy and Tastykake.

  • Yelp provides lots of user feedback on top restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Check out Zomato’s listings of top-rated restaurants by price range and popularity to find other local treasures

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Philadelphia is a bit lower than in big cities such as New York and San Francisco. The estimated monthly expense for a single person is $973.88.

  • For a further breakdown of cost of living in Philadelphia, please visit Numbeo

Transportation: Philadelphia has a variety of public transportation systems including busses, trains, rapid transit, trolleys and trackless trolleys.

  • Here is Visit Philly’s guide to transportation in Philadelphia
  • For information about Philadelphia’s public metro system, please visit SEPTA

Major Industries: In addition to being a large historical hub, Philadelphia is known for evolving into a large information technology and service based economy.

  • City Data has lots of great information on the Philadelphia’s economy
  • Business Climate is also another great resource for industry specific information

Phoenix is a great place to work and enjoy sunny weather. Check out these resources to learn more.

Phoenix

Neighborhoods: Phoenix’s neighborhoods each have their own distinct culture and feel. These resources will find you a unique place to live close to your future job.

Activities: Phoenix is full of tourist attractions to check out and places to relax both indoors and out.

Places to Eat: Phoenix has an entire smorgasbord of cuisines to try out.

Cost of Living: Learn how the cost of living in Phoenix compares with that of other cities.

Transportation: Phoenix has a great public transportation system. Check out these resources to learn more about transportation in the city.

Major Industries: Phoenix is a hub for tourism and technology. Learn more about the major industries in Phoenix.

 

Portland is an amazing city and a great alternative to Seattle for those interested in working in the Pacific Northwest. Check out these resources to learn more.

Portland

Neighborhoods: Portland’s neighborhoods each have their own unique flavor. Check out these resources to determine which area matches what you are looking for.

Activities: Portland is a source of great outdoor adventures. Look to these resources to plan activities, weekend trips and other journeys to explore your new city.

Places to Eat: Portland is a hub for great cuisine and is particularly known for its eccentric food choices.

Cost of Living: Learn how the cost of living in Portland compares with that of other cities.

Transportation: Portland’s public transportation makes it easy to work in the city.

  • Getting Around Portland provides short guides for common forms of transportation in the city.
  • TriMet features official public transit schedule information, complete with real-time information on delays, and a trip planner.

Major Industries: Portland is a hub for real estate, construction, and transportation. Learn more about the major industries in Portland.

Salt Lake City is an up-and-coming city in the U.S. Check out these resources to learn more.

Salt Lake City

Neighborhoods: Salt Lake City has a variety of trendy and cultured neighborhoods.

Activities: The city boasts a wide range of activities for all times of year.

Places to Eat: Enjoy all the fine places to eat in Salt Lake City.

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Salt Lake City can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood. Find out how the different neighborhoods compare.

Transportation: The best ways to get around in Salt Lake City are by car or public transportation

Major Industries: The major industries in Salt Lake City are tourism, health care, and transportation. Learn more about the major industries in the area.

San Diego is a great place to enjoy sunny weather, beaches and fun activities. Check out these resources for the city.

San Diego

Neighborhoods: San Diego’s neighborhoods each have their own distinct culture and feel. These resources will find you a unique place to live close to your future job.

Activities: San Diego is full of fun activities, good food and things to do. Check out these great attractions as you get acquainted with the city.

Places to Eat: San Diego is an awesome place to try new food with great places to eat all over the city.

Cost of Living: Learn how the cost of living in San Diego compares with that of other cities.

Transportation: San Diego is a great city to walk, bike or ride to work. Check out these resources to learn more about transportation in the city.

Major Industries: San Diego is a hub for defense, tourism and technology. Learn more about the major industries in San Diego.

San Francisco is a hub for new innovation and interesting technology. Check out these resources to learn more about the city.

San Francisco

Neighborhoods: San Francisco’s neighborhoods each have their own distinct culture and feel. These resources will find you a unique place to live close to your future job.

Activities: San Francisco is full of fun, good food, and tons to do. Check out these great attractions to get you acquainted with the city.

Places to Eat: San Francisco is an awesome place to try new food with great places to eat all over the city.

Cost of Living: Learn how the cost of living in San Francisco compares with other cities.

Transportation: San Francisco is a great city to walk, bike or ride. Check out these resources to learn more about transportation in the city.

Major Industries: San Francisco is a hub for financial services, tourism and technology. Learn more about the major industries in the city.

San Jose is in the heart of the Silicon Valley. There are hundreds of start up companies as well as large corporations. Opportunities to meet people from across the United States and world are vast in the Silicon Valley.

San Jose

Neighborhoods: San Jose’s various neighborhoods each accommodate distinctive cultures and lifestyles. These resources will help you find a unique place to live in the “Capital of Silicon Valley.”

San Jose Neighborhoods:

Check out this site to look for potential roommates:

Activities: As the third largest city in California, San Jose is full of fun things to do. Check out these great attractions to get you acquainted with the city.
10Best Lists of things to see, eat, and more:

  • 10 Best Destinations
  • Fun and Cheap San Jose Attractions: This list provides you with a ton of fun and cheap things to do in SJ.

Places to Eat: San Jose is home to a variety of foods, from classic American to ethnic delicacies.

The best restaurants in San Jose by category according to Local Eats

Cost of Living: Check out this page to learn more about cost of living.

Transportation: Check out these resources to learn more about transportation in the city.

Major Industries: San Jose is in the heart of the Silicon Valley!

Just a three hour drive north of Seattle, Vancouver is one of the largest and most vibrant cities on the West Coast. Rich in diversity and culture, the city offers an exciting international experience.

Vancouver, WA

Neighborhoods: Vancouver’s diverse neighborhoods each offer unique qualities.

Activities: As the largest city in British Columbia, Vancouver is regarded as the economic and cultural capital of Canada’s West Coast. Vancouver offers fantastic activities all year round.

Places to Eat: Rich cultural diversity makes Vancouver a hotspot for fantastic food of every type.

Cost of Living: Vancouver is one of the most desirable places to live on the West Coast.

Transportation: Given its geography, serves as the largest port in all of Canada. The city also recently underwent an overhaul of its transportation system in 2010 when it hosted the Olympics.

Major Industries: Given its geography, serves as the largest port in all of Canada. In recent years, the city has also seen tremendous growth in software, aerospace, and biotechnology.

D.C. is the capital of the United States and the hub of all U.S. politics, with many great job opportunities. Here are some helpful resources to learn more about the city.

Washington DC

Neighborhoods: The D.C. neighborhoods all have their own personalities. These resources will find you a unique place to live close to your future job.

Activities: D.C. is full of fun, good food and things to do. Check out these great attractions to get you acquainted with the city.

Places to Eat: D.C is an awesome place to try new food with great places to eat all over the city.

Cost of Living: Learn how the cost of living in D.C. compares with other cities.

Transportation: D.C. is a great city to use public transportation. Check out these resources to learn more about transportation in the city.

Major Industries: D.C. is a hub for federal government, tourism and education. Learn more about the major industries in the city.