We determined the best cities for entrepreneurs by comparing the 541 cities in our database across 7 categories. Each category is evaluated over a range of metrics with each metric being judged on a different point scale, as indicated below. Cities that receive the maximum points for each metric are determined to be the most desireable and appear higher in the list.
Job Market - Total Points: 31
- Proportion of population with bachelor's degree - Points: 15
- Employment rate - Points: 15
Internet - Total Points: 21
- Average download speed - Points: 10
- Share of population with access to wired broadband 100mbps or faster - Points: 5
- Share of population with access to wired broadband 25mbps or faster - Points: 5
Rent - Total Points: 15
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- Median rent price - Points: 15
Recreational Activities - Total Points: 15
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- Bars per household - Points: 6
- Performing arts centers per household - Points: 3
- Performing arts centers - Points: 3
- Golf courses - Points: 3
Taxes - Total Points: 6
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- Income tax for median earners - Points: 4
- Sales tax - Points: 2
Connectivity - Total Points: 6
- Train stations - Points: 3
- Number of airports in close proximity - Points: 3
Local Transportation - Total Points: 5
- Commute time (avg) - Points: 5
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Points doubled for value calculation
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Points doubled for fun calculation
