Daily Real Estate News  |  August 28, 2009

10 Best Cities to Find a New Job

No U.S. cities have been untouched by the economic downturn, but some job markets have been better able to weather the storm.

U.S. News & World Report examined a variety of data to identify cities where it’s easier to find a job than in many other places.

The underlying strengths of the top cities vary considerably. Some of the stronger cities are state capitals and have lots of government jobs. Others have abundant natural resources, stable housing markets, growing health care sectors, or are in close proximity to military bases.

But overall, what separates these communities from those that have been hit harder is a steady economy that protected them from steep unemployment.

Here, in alphabetical order, are the 10 cities that offer the most opportunities for job seekers:

1. Anchorage
2. Arlington, Va.
3. Columbus, Ohio
4. Honolulu
5. Houston
6. Oklahoma City
7. Salt Lake City
8. Shreveport, La.
9. Tallahassee, Fla.
10. Wichita, Kan.