Sacramento has been named the 8th Best City to Live, Work and Play by Kiplinger.com. The top 10 cities selected were chosen based on economic strength, job opportunity, cost of living and local and regional amenities. The potential for future success was also a key element in determining the winners, with a major focus being the percentage of residents within the "creative class." Studies have shown cities with a high percentage of scientists, artists, engineers, educators, writers and entertainers tend to have a higher level of vitality and quality of life. Way to go Sactown!
2008 BEST CITIES - No. 8: Sacramento, Calif.GROWING APPEAL
Population: 2,067,117
Population Growth Since 2000: 13%
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%
Once, Sacramento's cultural appeal could be described in two words: drive time. A 90-minute trip to San Francisco and Napa Valley in one direction and Lake Tahoe in the other, Sacramento offers easy access to some of the nation's finest recreational amenities, from skiing in the Sierras to wine-sipping in grape country to the myriad restaurants and galleries of San Francisco. But lately, Sacramento has become a place to savor on its own. "More and more we're finding all we enjoy right here -- great outdoor recreation, a lively arts scene, fine dining -- right here," says longtime resident Emmy Mignano. (Story Continued)
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