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July 2011
10 Best Value Cities for 2011
6. Lexington, Ky.
Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Unemployment rate: 7.8%
Cost-of-living index: 89.1
Median household income: $48,158
Lexington's diversified economy has largely shielded it from the ravages of recession. The University of Kentucky, the area's largest employer, recently opened a major new wing to its hospital, fueling the already-thriving local health care sector; other big employers include Lexmark and Toyota. A commercial development department at the university and an active local network of angel investors provides fertile ground for start-ups.
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