With more than a quarter (28.5 percent) of U.S. job applications in metro areas that would likely require people to move, American workers are showing they are willing to move for the right opportunity. But which cities should people consider this year?  Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites, announced results of its newest jobs report identifying the 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2018.

This list is compiled by ranking U.S. metros with the highest Glassdoor City Score, determined by weighing three factors equally: how easy it is to get a job (hiring opportunity), how affordable it is to live there (cost of living) and how satisfied employees are working there (job satisfaction).¹ As part of this report, we include each metro's median pay for employees, median home value, job satisfaction rating, number of current job openings and a selection of local in-demand jobs.

Glassdoor's 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2018 are:

1. Pittsburgh, PA

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.7

Job Openings: 91,849

Median Base Salary: $46,500

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.2

Median Home Value: $141,300

Hot Jobs: Financial Advisor, Registered Nurse, Warehouse Associate

2. St. Louis, MO

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.3

Job Openings: 75,061

Median Base Salary: $48,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5

Median Home Value: $161,400

Hot Jobs: Cloud Engineer, Business Analyst, Insurance Agent

3. Indianapolis, IN

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.3

Job Openings: 55,344

Median Base Salary: $45,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $152,800

Hot Jobs: Mechanical Engineer, Marketing Manager, Truck Driver

4. Cincinnati, OH

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2

Job Openings: 61,320

Median Base Salary: $45,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3

Median Home Value: $160,900

Hot Jobs: Account Executive, Software Engineer, Sales Associate

5. Hartford, CT

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2

Job Openings: 40,978

Median Base Salary: $55,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3

Median Home Value: $227,600

Hot Jobs: Electrical Engineer, Teacher, Maintenance Technician

6. Boston, MA

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2

Job Openings: 211,602

Median Base Salary: $62,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5

Median Home Value: $455,600

Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Project Manager, Administrative Assistant

7. Memphis, TN

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2

Job Openings: 26,022

Median Base Salary: $43,900

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $133,100

Hot Jobs: Product Manager, Account Executive, Restaurant Manager

8. Raleigh, NC

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2

Job Openings: 49,003

Median Base Salary: $50,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $255,000

Hot Jobs: Registered Nurse, Research Associate, Business Analyst

9. Cleveland, OH

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.2

Job Openings: 44,385

Median Base Salary: $46,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.2

Median Home Value: $141,100

Hot Jobs: Java Engineer, Consultant, Store Manager

10. Detroit, MI

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1

Job Openings: 88,993

Median Base Salary: $50,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3

Median Home Value: $154,900

Hot Jobs: Manufacturing Engineer, Data Scientist, Auto Technician

11. Kansas City, MO

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1

Job Openings: 57,362

Median Base Salary: $48,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $181,400

Hot Jobs: Mobile Developer, Licensed Practical Nurse, Office Manager

12. Washington, DC

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1

Job Openings: 239,832

Median Base Salary: $64,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.6

Median Home Value: $399,500

Hot Jobs: Risk Consultant, Security Analyst, Systems Administrator

13. Birmingham, AL

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1

Job Openings: 24,864

Median Base Salary: $42,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $139,100

Hot Jobs: Registered Nurse, Operations Manager, Truck Driver

14. Chicago, IL

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1

Job Openings: 271,947

Median Base Salary: $54,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $220,400

Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Speech Language Pathologist, Cook

15. Columbus, OH

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.1

Job Openings: 54,711

Median Base Salary: $47,500

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.3

Median Home Value: $182,200

Hot Jobs: Database Administrator, Insurance Agent, Shift Manager

16. Louisville, KY

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0

Job Openings: 29,495

Median Base Salary:$42,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $155,200

Hot Jobs: Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Certified Nursing Assistant

17. Baltimore, MD

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0

Job Openings: 93,092

Median Base Salary: $50,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $264,800

Hot Jobs: Product Manager, Software Developer, Police Officer

18. Philadelphia, PA

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0

Job Openings: 173,717

Median Base Salary: $50,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $228,100

Hot Jobs: Physical Therapist, Public Relations Manager, Store Manager

19. Atlanta, GA

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0

Job Openings: 145,356

Median Base Salary: $50,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $204,600

Hot Jobs: Business Analyst, Big Data Engineer, Restaurant Manager

20. Oklahoma City, OK

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.0

Job Openings: 27,186

Median Base Salary: $38,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5

Median Home Value: $142,400

Hot Jobs: Test Engineer, Medical Assistant, Sales Consultant

21. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9

Job Openings: 102,664

Median Base Salary: $53,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $261,300

Hot Jobs: Manufacturing Engineer, Licensed Practical Nurse, Cashier

22. San Francisco, CA

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9

Job Openings: 193,262

Median Base Salary: $80,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.6

Median Home Value: $953,600

Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Marketing Manager, Account Executive

23. Seattle, WA

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9

Job Openings: 137,990

Median Base Salary: $64,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.5

Median Home Value: $492,700

Hot Jobs: Software Development Engineer, Product Manager, Barista

24. Richmond, VA

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9

Job Openings: 34,802

Median Base Salary: $47,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $223,200

Hot Jobs: Financial Analyst, Clinical Nurse, Management Consultant

25. Charlotte, NC

Glassdoor City Score (out of 5): 3.9

Job Openings: 55,030

Median Base Salary: $48,000

Job Satisfaction Rating (out of 5): 3.4

Median Home Value: $195,800

Hot Jobs: Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Project Manager

This year, we see four newcomers among the Best Cities for Jobs: Boston (No. 6), Philadelphia (No. 18), Richmond (No. 24) and San Francisco (No. 22). Ohio is the state with the most cities represented among the top 25 (Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus), while three other states, Missouri, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, are each represented with two cities on this year's list. However, several of the country's hot technology and finance hubs, including New York City, Los Angeles and San Jose, did not crack the top 25, primarily due to the high cost of living. Among the top 25, Chicago (No. 14) is the city with the most job openings with 271,947 open jobs. San Francisco (No. 22) and Washington, DC (No. 12) tie for the strongest job satisfaction rating (3.6).

"In today's labor market, highly skilled job seekers are in an incredible position to find top jobs no matter where they live. But, the popularity of many major metropolitan hubs might be overshadowing the potential benefits of several midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Indianapolis," said Glassdoor Economic Research Analyst Amanda Stansell. "While several of the cities highlighted in this report might fly under the radar, many are experiencing booming local economies, complete with a healthy dose of new job prospects and strong home affordability. Plus, employees working in these cities often find themselves quite satisfied in their jobs. In turn, this can benefit local employers as studies show a correlation between high employee satisfaction and better business performance."