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The 10 Best Tech Hubs to Live and Work (Infographic) Don't head to Silicon Valley just yet.

By Grace Reader

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Sure, Silicon Valley is home to some of the most successful technology companies, such as Alphabet, Tesla and Apple -- but what if you don't want to live in the very expensive San Francisco Bay area?

Related: 10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Location for Your Business

A study done by Expert Market takes average salary, cost of living and several other factors into account when finding the best tech hubs to live and work.

Check out the infographic below for the business resource company's picks for the top 10 startup tech hub locations if you're looking to balance out your work and life:

Grace Reader

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Grace Reader is a former editorial intern at Entrepreneur.com and a current freelance contributor. She is a third year journalism and media communication major at Colorado State University. Grace is the PR and marketing manager at Colorado State University's Off-Campus Life, and a sports anchor at CTV Channel 11. 

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