10 US cities where recent college grads can make a living by Gina Martinez on Mar 29, 2016, 12:04 PM  A robust job market and affordable cost of living typically top most recent college graduates' lists when deciding which city to call home.
Many also want to live someplace with a thriving arts scene with lots of choices for eating out, nightlife, and networking with fellow 20- and 30-somethings. For these suggestions, we consulted lists compiled by outlets such as NerdWallet and eliminated cities with the highest cost of living and affordability gaps (mostly attributable to real estate costs), so usual suspects like San Francisco, Washington, New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston are out. So, too, are white-hot Portland, Oregon; Seattle; San Diego; Riverside, California; and even Denver. But that still leaves plenty of promising prospects. Here's a roundup of 10 of the best affordable cities across the nation for today's budget-conscious college grads (in no particular order). SEE ALSO: The 20 best places to live in America if you want to be happy at work  Minneapolis, Minnesota This metro area tops many lists of best cities for newly minted grads, and for good reason. The Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis host more Fortune 500 companies per million people than all but one other city in the nation, so they invite plenty of job applicants. Minneapolis enjoys a thriving theater scene, with a surprisingly large and diverse range of live entertainment offerings. A one-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis averaged $1,036 a month as of February, according to Rent Jungle.
 Overland Park, Kansas Overland Park sits at No. 14 in a Livability ranking of best small to mid-size cities in the U.S. Residents of this sprawling Kansas City suburb point to pristine parks and affordable neighborhoods as attractions. The state's second-largest city, Overland Park offers a broad range of employment options, including financial services, health care, and transportation and logistics. Recreational opportunities are abundant, too, and rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages $774.
 Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh boasts one of the best-educated workforces of any U.S. city, with 32 percent of residents holding at least a bachelor's degree. The city's high-tech industries include aerospace, biotechnology, green energy, and manufacturing. One-bedroom apartment rents on Rent Jungle average about $915, while two-bedroom apartments run about $1,133 a month. The North Carolina Museum of Art provides a wealth of educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural experiences for area residents.
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