New Haven, Connecticut is the second largest city in the state and reported a population in the 2010 census of 129,779. It is the home of Yale University, which also happens to be the city’s largest employer. Healthcare, professional and financial services and retail trade round out the foundation of New Haven’s economy.

Naperville is a city that spans the counties of DuPage and Will in the State of Illinois. The city was voted as the 2nd best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine in 2006. According to the 2010 census, the city had a population of approximately 141,853 at that time. It is the 5th largest city in the state, after Chicago, neighboring Rockford, Joliet and Aurora. Around 100,000 Naperville residents reside in DuPage County, whereas around 45,000 live in Will country.

Orange, California, located just three miles north of Santa Ana, is considered by many to be a suburb of Santa Ana, though the city of Orange boasted an independent population of more than 136,000 according to the 2010 census. The healthcare and education sectors of the job market are the most central to Orange’s economy.

Killeen, Texas, located in Bell County, is a principal city in the Temple metro area a population of nearly 120,000. Proximity to Fort Hood puts military operations squarely at the center of Killeen’s economy, though the exudation, healthcare and finance sectors also play a major role in the city’s economic base.

Savannah, Georgia is a major Atlantic port city and a center of industry and commerce. Primary economic sectors driving the Savannah economy include manufacturing, military, tourism and shipping and trading operations associated with the Port of Savannah. In 2010, the city reported a population of 136,286 in the U.S. Census.

Warren, Michigan is Detroit’s largest suburb, reporting a population of 134,056 in 2010. Though Detroit and the metropolitan area where hit by recent economic hardships, Warren is still home to several major auto industry centers. Other major players in Warren’s economy include the U.S. military and a number of businesses in the manufacturing and food service sectors.

McKinney, Texas, the governmental seat of Collin County, is a growing community, consistently ranking among the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. In 2010, McKinney had a population of 131,117 and credited local and county government; manufacturing, distribution and retail facilities; and educational institutions, including the local school district and community college, as the primary employers in the city’s economy.

Topeka, Kansas is the capital of the state and reported a population of 127,473 in the 2010 U.S. Census. The State of Kansas is the largest employer of record, but the education, healthcare and manufacturing and retail industries also play major roles in the city’s economy.

As the state’s capital and largest city, Columbia, South Carolina reported a population in the U.S. Census of 2010 of 129,272. It’s a dynamic city with a diverse economy. Local and state government, military, healthcare and education make up the foundation of Columbia’s economic base, through the high tech, retail and manufacturing industries also play a significant role.