Finding the right job isn't just about your resume — it's also about your zip code.

Financial data firm SmartAsset recently ranked 348 U.S. cities based on how desirable their job markets are. The study used U.S. Census Bureau data from 2023 — the most recent available — and factored in everything from unemployment to median earnings, wage growth, remote work opportunities and more.

Bend, Ore., ranked first overall thanks to its relatively low unemployment rate (3.1 percent) and strong wage growth, with the median income increasing 44 percent from 2020 to 2023. Known for its outdoor activities, the central Oregon city also boasts a good work life-balance, thanks to a brief average commute of 16 minutes and a high share of remote workers (27 percent).

Richmond, Va.,........

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