Reno, NV, United States

Capital City

Forget the glitz and glamor - Reno's population of 264,165 faces a persistent headache from bureaucracy and the ever-present threat of wildfires. While the city is no longer the "Divorce Capital of the World", it still struggles to diversify its economy beyond the gambling and tourism that dominate the landscape. With a climate marked by bone-dry summers and bitterly cold winters, Reno is best suited for those who can tolerate the tradeoffs of living in a high desert region.