U.S. 10 Most Expensive
Cities, Etc. July 2008
From Forbes & Kiplinger on the Internet
Arranged by Joe Naumann
10. Washington, D.C.
World Rank: 107
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• In terms of expenses, Washington, D.C.,
ranks a little above average compared
with 252 other major cities around the
world. Those prices have a lot to do with
the high inflation. However, if you're
looking for a good job to pay those bills,
there's a solid chance you'll find one in the
capital. It ranks No. 6 on our list of the best
cities for young professionals.
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9. Boston, Mass.
World Rank: 99
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• The ultimate college town, Boston is
expensive; renting a home costs $1,658 a
month, on average. However, if you're
single, the extra money you're spending
might be worthwhile. The city is high on
the list of the country's best cities for
singles.
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8. Houston, Texas
World Rank: 98
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• While this Texas town remains on our list
of the best cities for business and careers
year after year, the cost of commuting-20.9% of expenses, on average, are spent
on transportation--makes it pricey to live
here. And the city lacks a useful, extensive
or reliable mass-transit system.
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7. White Plains, N.Y.
World Rank: 89
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• A commuter town, this New York City suburb
is expensive because of high demand for
housing and high transportation costs. Its
community members--for the most part--can
afford it though. The median family income
here is $71,891, according to the U.S.
Census Bureau. Why does White Plains rank
while other New York City suburbs have
been left off the list? According to Mercer,
companies, historically, have sent expat
workers to live in White Plains more than any
other area outside of Manhattan.
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6. Chicago, Ill.
World Rank: 84
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5. San Francisco, Calif.
World Rank: 78
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• n the last 25 years, Silicon Valley has
brought billions into San Francisco's
economy. With that cash comes high-end
housing, pricey restaurants and, of course,
greater demand for everything. Demand
might push up prices, but if you're a young
professional with an Ivy League education,
the higher costs are worthwhile. The
number of highly rated companies in the
area comes in second only to New York.
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4. Honolulu, Hawaii
World Rank: 77
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• No wonder Honolulu is expensive; it's full
of tourists, mostly Asian, buying up
exclusive Chanel handbags and Rolex
watches unavailable elsewhere. Of
course, the beautiful beaches and natural
surroundings are also a draw. Although
the number of full-time residents is only
371,657, Honolulu continues to climb up
the ranks of our list of the best places for
cities and careers.
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3. Miami, Fla.
World Rank: 75
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• Despite the dismal real estate market,
Miami is still a pricey spot, mostly due to
its vibrant nightlife, tourism and large
consortium of creative professionals. But
the city dropped significantly in the ranks
since 2007--24 spots, to be exact, from
No. 51 to No. 75 out of 253 cities
worldwide. Want to take advantage of the
decrease in prices? Try renting instead of
buying.
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2. Los Angeles, Calif.
World Rank: 55
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• Like any city with a concentrated industry,
the demand for luxury housing in Los
Angeles is high. Worse, the commutes are
brutal. The average driver spends 72
hours a year stuck in traffic delays and, as
of July 21, the cost of a gallon of regular
gas was $4.46. However, the 13-point
drop in worldwide ranking, from 42 in 2007
to 55 in 2008, indicates that the city is
getting less expensive.
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1. New York, N.Y.
World Rank: 22
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• Sure, the Street might be taking a beating,
but there's still plenty of demand in New
York for high-end housing, fine dining and
expensive boutiques. Average rent for a
two bedroom, luxury condo in the city is
$4,500. Even a fast-food hamburger-anything but a luxury--costs an average
$5.89. New York is the only American city
in the top 50 most expensive cities in the
world.
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From Kiplinger on the Internet
BEST CITIES IN WHICH TO
LIVE, WORK AND PLAY
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1. Houston, Texas
• Population: 5,542,048
• Population Growth Since 2000: 14.9%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 31.3%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 88.1 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $50,250
• Income Growth Since 2000: 13.1%
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Houston
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2. Raleigh, North Carolina
• Population: 995,662
• Population Growth Since 2000: 19.9%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 36.1%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 99 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $56,150
• Income Growth Since 2000: 10.3%
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Raleigh
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3. Omaha, Nebraska
• Population: 821,356
• Population Growth Since 2000: 6.6%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 30%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 89.4 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $51,627
• Income Growth Since 2000: 15.1%
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Omaha
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4. Boise, Idaho
• Population: 568,086
• Population Growth Since 2000: 18.2%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 33.2%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 95.5 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $49,833
• Income Growth Since 2000: 16.6%
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Boise
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5. Colorado Springs
• Population: 600,444
• Population Growth Since 2000: 10.5%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 34.1%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 95.3 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income Since 2000:
53,486
• Income Growth Since 2000: 16.1%
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Colorado Springs
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6. Austin, Texas
• Population: 1,506,425
• Population Growth Since 2000: 17%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 36.5%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 92.8 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $52,882
• Income Growth Since 2000: 12.2%
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7. Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Population: 419,455
• Population Growth Since 2000: 17.3%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 31.4%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 90.4 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $42,267
• Income Growth Since 2000: 17.6%
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Fayetteville
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8. Sacramento, California
• Population: 2,067,117
• Population Growth Since 2000: 13.1%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 34%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 121.7 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $56,953
• Income Growth Since 2000: 19.1%
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9. Des Moines, Iowa
• Population: 532,425
• Population Growth Since 2000: 9.6%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 32.1%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 90.6 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $53,384
• Income Growth Since 2000: 16.3%
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Des Moines
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10. Provo, Utah
• Population: 474,351
• Population Growth Since 2000: 20.6%
• Percentage of Workforce in Creative
Class: 32%
• Cost-of-Living Index: 97.7 (100 being
national average)
• Median Household Income: $50,583
• Income Growth Since 2000: 12.2%
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Provo
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From Yahoo Real Estate
10 TOP SELLER’S MARKETS
FOR HOMES
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1. Raleigh, NC
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2. San Francisco, CA
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3. Austin, TX
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4. San Antonio, TX
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5. St. Louis, MO
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6. Houston, TX
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7. Portland, OR
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8. Dallas, TX
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9. Denver, CO
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10. Baltimore, MD
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From BizJournal on the Internet
10 MOST AFFORDABLE HOME
MARKETS
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1. Oklahoma City
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$591 (3rd of 50)
– Property-tax
payment:
$76 (3rd of 50)
– Total housing
payment:
$667 (1st of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$3,503 (50th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
19.04% (50th of 50)
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Oklahoma City
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2. San Antonio, Texas
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$570 (2nd of 50)
– Property-tax
payment:
$177 (24th of 50)
– Total housing
payment:
$747 (2nd of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$3,752 (44th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
19.91% (49th of 50)
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San Antonio
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3. Birmingham, Alabama
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$709 (8th of 50)
– Property-tax
payment:
$44 (2nd of 50)
– Total housing
payment:
$753 (3rd of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$3,711 (45th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
20.29% (48th of 50)
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Birmingham
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4. Indianapolis, Indiana
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$757 (10th of 50)
– Property-tax
payment: $121 (10th
of 50)
– Total housing
payment: $878 (8th of
50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$4,237 (29th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
20.72% (47th of 50)
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Indianapolis
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5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$599 (4th of 50)
– Property-tax
payment: $166 (23rd
of 50)
– Total housing
payment: $765 (4th of
50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$3,605 (47th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
21.22% (46th of 50)
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6. Kansas City, Missouri
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$826 (15th of 50)
– Property-tax
payment: $145 (19th
of 50)
– Total housing
payment: $971 (14th
of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$4,363 (24th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
22.26% (45th of 50)
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Kansas City
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7. Buffalo, New York
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$567 (1st of 50)
– Property-tax
payment:
$228 (34th of 50)
– Total housing
payment:
$795 (6th of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$3,569 (48th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
22.28% (44th of 50)
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Buffalo
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8. Houston, Texas
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$700 (7th of 50)
– Property-tax
payment:
$235 (36th of 50)
– Total housing
payment:
$935 (10th of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$4,188 (33rd of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
22.33% (43rd of 50)
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9. Memphis, Tennessee
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$678 (6th of 50)
– Property-tax
payment:
$109 (7th of 50)
– Total housing
payment:
$787 (5th of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
– Median household
income per month:
$3,508 (49th of 50)
– Housing payment as
share of income:
22.43% (42nd of 50)
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Memphis
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10. Rochester, N.Y.
• Typical monthly
housing payment
– Mortgage payment:
$626 (5th of 50)
– Property-tax
payment:
$267 (42nd of 50)
– Total housing
payment:
$893 (9th of 50)
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• Impact on monthly
household budget
• Median household
income per month:
$3,979 (38th of 50)
• Housing payment as
share of income:
22.44% (41st of 50)
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Rochester, N.Y.
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