#14. Beaverton
Part of Silicon Forest and just outside Portland, Beaverton is home to several technology companies. This city ranked in the top 20 for small business loans, is a safe haven to live and offers access to high speed internet. It ranked in the top 15 for household income growth and the top 10 for commute time. Beaverton also ranked on our 2015 Top 100 Best Places to Live list.
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