Many factors influence where millennials choose to reside, though these may be different than their older counterparts.
Research company Niche has released its 2016 ranking of the "Best Cities for Millennials in America." The list of 25 cities provides a comprehensive assessment of key factors that millennials and young professionals value, including affordability, job opportunities and access to bars and restaurants.
Here are the 25 best cities for millennials in the U.S., according to the Niche study.
1. Cambridge, Mass.
2. Arlington, Va.
3. Alexandria, Va.
4. San Francisco
5. Ann Arbor, Mich.
6. Minneapolis
7. Seattle
8. Denver
9. Washington, D.C.
10. Austin, Texas
11. Boston
12. Berkeley
13. Sunnyvale, Calif.
14. Raleigh, N.C.
15. Jersey City, N.J.
16. Santa Clara, Calif.
17. Madison, Wis.
18. Durham, N.C.
19. Charleston, S.C.
20. Bellevue, Wash.
21. Pittsburgh
22. Atlanta
23. Round Rock, Texas
24. Plano, Texas
25. Tempe, Ariz.