The US hasn't exactly been a happy place for job seekers this year, but some parts of the country have provided better opportunities than others. U.S. News scoured its database of 2,000 cities and sorted out the ones with below average unemployment rates along with noticeable job growth since the year 2000, and highlighted the cities with a variety of opportunities.

These 10 cities have remained relatively steady throughout the recession, making them the better places to find a job. To see the list, read more.

  1. Anchorage, AL
  2. Arlington, VA
  3. Columbus, OH
  4. Honolulu, HI
  5. Houston, TX
  6. Oklahoma City, OK
  7. Salt Lake City, UT
  8. Shreveport, LA
  9. Tallahassee, FL
  10. Wichita, KS

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