The online recruiter compiled its list using its own research and data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics comparing population growth, cost of living, access to medical care, average commute times and availability of recreational activities. The cities were listed alphabetically. The list includes Atlanta, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, San Diego, Scottsdale, Tampa and Washington, D.C. (Yahoo Inc.HotJobs, 10/05)