Japa 2023: San Francisco, Other U.S. Cities to Relocate to for High-paying Jobs

• San Jose, San Francisco, and Seattle, among others, are the top cities with good earning potential in the United States, according to a report
• The price of products and services and the cost of buying a home are also factors considered when migrating
• The earning potential of cities could also be influenced by remote labour

As the wave of "Japa" continues to surge in Nigeria, it is becoming pertinent to research towns and countries of destination before joining the trend.

Legit.ng earlier reported how Nigerians are beginning to sell their houses, cars and other properties to raise funds for migration out of the country.

When deciding to migrate to the United States of America as a student or employee, there are several factors to consider, including the cost of buying or renting a home, the price of products and services, the availability of entertainment and sports venues, and the distance to friends and relatives.

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Recall that the United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced increased fees for processing non-immigrant visa (NIV) applications.

Factors that determine where to stay

Your employment, including how much you make and how far you can stretch your income in your chosen town or city, is a crucial factor in determining where you will end up living.

The top 10 cities for earning potential were recently determined by the background check company Checkr through an analysis of the 100 largest U.S. cities.

They developed a score based on real per capita personal income, 10-year income growth, and the percentage of households making more than $200,000. Information from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labour Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis was used to develop the score.

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Research explains why some places are at the top of the list for income possibilities.

San Jose, San Francisco, and Seattle are all tech centres, and the tech sector offers a lot of high-paying positions. For instance, BLS reports that the typical salary for software developers is $109,020 per year.

In addition, it is believed that many cities with the highest salaries are also the most costly.

According to Kiplinger, some of the most expensive cities in the United States are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. And most lately, the earning potential of cities has also been influenced by remote labour.

Ten best cities for earning potential

The following is a list of the 10 best cities with the highest earning potential, including data on each city's median household income as reported by the Census Bureau.

The cities are listed in order of highest earning potential to lowest. Notably, earning potential is not considered in median income because Checkr utilised its formula to determine rankings.

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1. San Jose, CA

Median household income: $125,075

2. San Francisco, CA

Median household income: $126,187

3. Seattle, WA

Median household income: $105,391

4. Austin, TX

Median household income: $78,965

5. Nashville, TN

Median household income: $65,565

6. Denver, CO

Median household income: $78,177

7. Chicago, IL

Median household income: $65,781

8. Bradenton, FL

Median household income: $50,084

9. Los Angeles, CA

Median household income: $69,778

10. Philadelphia, PA

Median household income: $52,649

Unlike UK, Canada releases new policy to help Nigerians ‘japa’ with family members without stress

In a move contrasting the recent restrictive policy announced by the United Kingdom, Canada has unveiled a new policy that will expedite immigrants bringing family over, according to a Legit.ng earlier report.

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the new policy on Friday, May 26, 2023.

According to Fraser, family members from visa-required countries who have submitted family class permanent residency (PR) applications can apply for Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) to join their sponsor in Canada.

Source: Legit.ng