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title: "By The Numbers: What Is It Like To Work In Denver?"
description: "What is it like to work in Denver as an IT professional? From unique benefits to relatively high salaries after average rent or mortgage, it's #1!"
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# [By The Numbers: What Is It Like To Work In Denver?](https://www.bwbacon.com/blog/numbers-like-work-denver)

 Written by [Abby](https://www.bwbacon.com/blog/author/abby) | Oct 20, 2014 4:48:02 PM

IT professionals that work in Denver have it good. With all the unique benefits that companies offer and the relatively high salaries after rent/mortgage, it's no surprise that so many people consider Denver one of the best places to live and work in the United States. Check out the infographic below to get a clearer picture of just what it's like to work in Denver.

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Some Denver companies provide unique benefits, like mandatory vacation time, unlimited vacation time, free ski passes, on-site craft beer, office longboards, and nap time.

According to Numbeo, Denver ranks 4th in the world for quality of life. According to BWBacon, it's #1.

According to the US Chamber of Commerce, Colorado ranks #2 for innovation and entrepreneurship in the United States.

According to WalletHub.com, Denver ranks #1 in the nation for employment and earning opportunities.

According to Business Insider, Colorado is the state with the fastest growing economy in the United States.

According to Forbes, Denver ranks #4 in the nation's best cities for business.

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