A new study by SmartAsset ranks the best job markets in the United States based on factors like unemployment rates, income growth, health insurance coverage, and commute times.
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Bend, Oregon, takes the top spot with low unemployment and high income growth.
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Richmond, Virginia, and Seattle, Washington, follow closely behind.
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Cities like Santa Clara, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, offer strong health care coverage.
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Cities with short commute times and high remote work options, like Wichita Falls, Texas, and Frisco, Texas, also rank well for work-life balance.
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