I know everyone can boast their own city but I have found Sacramento to be the perfect combination of low cost, central location, and atmosphere. Within 2 miles from downtown, a 1 bedroom flat for $800 in a bike friendly midtown.

I've been a part of the startup community for the past few years and have witnessed the buzz. With large campuses for Intel, HP, Oracle in the suburb areas there is a large pool of talent that I grew up around and occupy the area. Recruiters and VC make regular appearances at collaborative work spaces and maker labs in the area.

Honestly, when I see these articles I'm a bit baffled. why would you move to Reno to save a couple hundred a month on rent?