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What comes after you receive the diploma and toss the graduation cap?

To help the class of 2016 with that decision, real-estate marketplace Zumper analyzed and ranked the 260 largest metro regions in the US across six main factors: millennial population, young professional income, access to amenities and nightlife, employment rate, population of unmarried inhabitants, and rent prices.

Madison, Wisconsin — with its vibrant economy and moderate rent prices — topped Zumper's list of best US cities for recent grads.

Read on to see what other spots cracked the top 10. We also included the percentage of millennials in each metro area (from the US Census Bureau), the gross income of those between age 20 and 29 (from the US Census Bureau), and the median rent of a one-bedroom apartment (from Zumper).

Still unsure where to move? The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) put out a similar report that may help students make the call.

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10. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Percentage of millennials: 15.5%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $44,677 

Median rent (1-bedroom): $641 per month

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9. Washington, DC

Percentage of millennials: 14.3%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $72,737

Median rent (1-bedroom): $2,203 per month

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8. Omaha, Nebraska

Percentage of millennials: 14.2%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $50,102

Median rent (1-bedroom): $769 per month

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7. Boulder, Colorado

Percentage of millennials: 17.3% 

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $53,440 

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Median rent (1-bedroom): $1,306 per month

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6. Fargo, North Dakota

Percentage of millennials: 20.5%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $49,914

Median rent (1-bedroom): $653 per month

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5. Boston, Massachusetts

Percentage of millennials: 14.7% 

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $65,324 

Median rent (1-bedroom): $2,308 per month

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4. Salt Lake City, Utah

Percentage of millennials: 15.7%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $54,460

Median rent (1-bedroom): $785 per month

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3. Columbus, Ohio

Percentage of millennials: 14.8%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $47,732

Median rent (1-bedroom): $589 per month

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2. Austin, Texas

Percentage of millennials: 16.5%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $48,454

Median rent (1-bedroom): $1,147 per month

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1. Madison, Wisconsin

Percentage of millennials: 16.7%

Median income (20 to 29 years old): $49,434

Median rent (1-bedroom): $775 per month