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6. Omaha, Neb.

The Omaha metro area has a population of 838,875, making it the 60th largest metropolitan area in the country. And it’s growing, thanks to high in-migration and a recent baby boom that added about 4,600 children between 2008 and 2009. The population has grown 9.4% to from 2000 to 2009, and it is expected to grow another 2.3% by 2014. Why are so many people flocking to Omaha? One reason is the low cost of living, including stable housing prices (like many of the Great Plains cities). Another reason: jobs. Omaha ranked ninth in the most recent best big cities for job list, with its healthy agriculture and civil engineering industries. Its friendly attitude toward business and innovation–as well as the strong universities in the area–has made it a leader in biotechnology. More than 20 bioscience companies are headquartered there–including Streck Laboratories and ConAgra Foods.

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