Happily for the class of 2014, the job market overall is looking brighter than it has since before the recession. But where you live matters. To see where new grads might want to put down stakes, researchers at financial site WalletHub analyzed the local economy in 150 metropolitan areas, using 18 criteria. Some were work-related, including the number of entry-level jobs per 100,000 residents, median average starting salaries, and the rate of annual job growth. But the study looked at other factors twenty-somethings care about, too, like the cost of an apartment, arts and entertainment (including nightlife), and how many other Millennials already live there. Here are the top five from WalletHub's list of the best places for new grads.Photo: Getty Images
