Best BOOM-TOWN of the U.S.? (2014, salaries, living)

[caliguy92832]

Of all these fast growing cities in the poll which one would you want to live in?

What city is the best for:

- Jobs/Economy
- Cost Of Living
- Transportation
- Friendliness
- Weather
- Scenery

[GatsbyGatz]

Austin, Atlanta, and Seattle for the top contender.

[caliguy92832]

source - Introduction - In Photos: America's Fastest-Growing Cities 2014 - Forbes

[bler144]

There's not really a one-size fits all answer.

For example, education salaries typically don't benefit from modern booms, so if you work in that field you could pretty quickly be shut out of a place where COL rises quickly.

Several of the cities on that list are also booming in specific sectors, but aren't really as appealing for others. For most appealing all-around cities, I'd probably opt for Denver/Mpls/Raleigh/Atl. Seattle would be higher but COL and traffic are significant low points.

[Cleverfield]

When I think boom-town, I think places that grow by 40% in 3 years, like Williston, ND; and usually these booms are followed by a bust. That said, I wouldn't really call any of these cities "boom towns".

[CrowGirl]

Originally Posted by Cleverfield

When I think boom-town, I think places that grow by 40% in 3 years, like Williston, ND; and usually these booms are followed by a bust. That said, I wouldn't really call any of these cities "boom towns".

I was also surpised that Williston was not includd….it seems the definition of boom town.

[caliguy92832]

Originally Posted by bler144

Several of the cities on that list are also booming in specific sectors, but aren't really as appealing for others.

I think that the smaller Florida cities are more appealing to retirees.