If you have just graduated college or are about to graduate college, you have probably spent a lot of time thinking about your next move.
Maybe you want to stay and work in your college town. Maybe you want to go back and work where you grew up. Maybe you’re looking for something new – a change of scenery, a clean slate.
Whether you’re looking for a big city, a smaller town, or anything in between, Central Missouri has a lot to offer new grads.
For many college grads, the cost of living in America’s coastal cities is too high. Even a high paying entry-level position will only land you a small apartment with multiple roommates in places like San Francisco, Boston, and Washington D.C. However, that’s not the case in the Midwest.
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Every year, Porch, a paid service for current and aspiring homeowners, ranks the best cities for recent college graduates to live. The ranking factors in affordability, job market, and recreational activities available in a given city.
In 2021, Porch ranked Jefferson City the No.1 small metro for recent college graduates because of its low cost of living and strong job market.
Exploring Missouri’s small and mid-sized city options can offer the recent college graduate plenty of opportunity to choose from.
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