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Metros where people in Cedar Rapids are getting new jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shifted the job market in cities and towns across the country. Millions of layoffs in early 2020 forced workers to search elsewhere for jobs. Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones.
Emerging job markets in places like Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City reflect cultural shifts in what workers are looking for in their jobs and their places of residence: year-round warmth that makes outdoor activities easy, lower income taxes, and tech-focused employers.
Stacker compiled a list of metros where the most people from Cedar Rapids, IA found new jobs using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Jobs-to-Jobs Flows. Metros are ranked by the number of people that started a new job from Cedar Rapids, IA in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Started a new job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 11
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA in Q1 2021: 7
--- #135 most common destination from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Net job flow: 4 to Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA in Q1 2021: 7
--- #135 most common destination from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Net job flow: 4 to Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
#29. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Started a new job in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 11
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI in Q1 2021: 8
--- #63 most common destination from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Net job flow: 3 to Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI in Q1 2021: 8
--- #63 most common destination from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Net job flow: 3 to Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
#28. Jacksonville, FL
- Started a new job in Jacksonville, FL from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 7
--- #149 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 5 to Jacksonville, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 7
--- #149 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 5 to Jacksonville, FL
#27. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 10
--- #178 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 2 to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 10
--- #178 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 2 to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
#26. Joplin, MO
- Started a new job in Joplin, MO from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Joplin, MO in Q1 2021: 2
--- #33 most common destination from Joplin, MO
- Net job flow: 11 to Joplin, MO
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Joplin, MO in Q1 2021: 2
--- #33 most common destination from Joplin, MO
- Net job flow: 11 to Joplin, MO
#25. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Started a new job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 6
--- #86 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 8 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 6
--- #86 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 8 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
#24. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Started a new job in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 12
--- #141 (tie) most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 3 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 12
--- #141 (tie) most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 3 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
#23. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 18
--- #182 (tie) most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 3 to Cedar Rapids, IA
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 18
--- #182 (tie) most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 3 to Cedar Rapids, IA
#22. St. Louis, MO-IL
- Started a new job in St. Louis, MO-IL from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from St. Louis, MO-IL in Q1 2021: 17
--- #89 (tie) most common destination from St. Louis, MO-IL
- Net job flow: 2 to Cedar Rapids, IA
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from St. Louis, MO-IL in Q1 2021: 17
--- #89 (tie) most common destination from St. Louis, MO-IL
- Net job flow: 2 to Cedar Rapids, IA
#21. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 16
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 39
--- #152 (tie) most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 23 to Cedar Rapids, IA
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 39
--- #152 (tie) most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 23 to Cedar Rapids, IA
#20. Madison, WI
- Started a new job in Madison, WI from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 17
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Madison, WI in Q1 2021: 10
--- #31 (tie) most common destination from Madison, WI
- Net job flow: 7 to Madison, WI
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Madison, WI in Q1 2021: 10
--- #31 (tie) most common destination from Madison, WI
- Net job flow: 7 to Madison, WI
#19. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Started a new job in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 17
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA in Q1 2021: 14
--- #102 most common destination from San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Net job flow: 3 to San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA in Q1 2021: 14
--- #102 most common destination from San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Net job flow: 3 to San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
#18. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Started a new job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 23
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 42
--- #119 (tie) most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 19 to Cedar Rapids, IA
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 42
--- #119 (tie) most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 19 to Cedar Rapids, IA
#17. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Started a new job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 8
--- #88 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 16 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 8
--- #88 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 16 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
#16. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 25
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 19
--- #151 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 6 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 19
--- #151 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 6 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
#15. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Started a new job in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 27
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 21
--- #100 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 21
--- #100 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
#14. Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Started a new job in Chattanooga, TN-GA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 28
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Chattanooga, TN-GA in Q1 2021: 3
--- #33 (tie) most common destination from Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Net job flow: 25 to Chattanooga, TN-GA
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Chattanooga, TN-GA in Q1 2021: 3
--- #33 (tie) most common destination from Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Net job flow: 25 to Chattanooga, TN-GA
#13. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Started a new job in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 32
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA in Q1 2021: 20
--- #49 (tie) most common destination from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Net job flow: 12 to Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA in Q1 2021: 20
--- #49 (tie) most common destination from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Net job flow: 12 to Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
#12. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Started a new job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 37
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI in Q1 2021: 28
--- #50 most common destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Net job flow: 9 to Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI in Q1 2021: 28
--- #50 most common destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Net job flow: 9 to Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
#11. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Started a new job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 38
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 12
--- #98 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 26 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 12
--- #98 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 26 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
#10. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
- Started a new job in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 43
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Sioux City, IA-NE-SD in Q1 2021: 42
--- #6 most common destination from Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
- Net job flow: 1 to Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Sioux City, IA-NE-SD in Q1 2021: 42
--- #6 most common destination from Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
- Net job flow: 1 to Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
#9. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 46
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 22
--- #118 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 24 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 22
--- #118 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 24 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#8. Ames, IA
- Started a new job in Ames, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 68
--- 2.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Ames, IA in Q1 2021: 57
--- #2 most common destination from Ames, IA
- Net job flow: 11 to Ames, IA
--- 2.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Ames, IA in Q1 2021: 57
--- #2 most common destination from Ames, IA
- Net job flow: 11 to Ames, IA
#7. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 76
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 56
--- #71 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 20 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 56
--- #71 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 20 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
#6. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
- Started a new job in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 105
--- 3.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA in Q1 2021: 73
--- #6 most common destination from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
- Net job flow: 32 to Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
--- 3.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA in Q1 2021: 73
--- #6 most common destination from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
- Net job flow: 32 to Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
#5. Dubuque, IA
- Started a new job in Dubuque, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 140
--- 4.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Dubuque, IA in Q1 2021: 158
--- #2 most common destination from Dubuque, IA
- Net job flow: 18 to Cedar Rapids, IA
--- 4.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Dubuque, IA in Q1 2021: 158
--- #2 most common destination from Dubuque, IA
- Net job flow: 18 to Cedar Rapids, IA
#4. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
- Started a new job in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 229
--- 8.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL in Q1 2021: 217
--- #4 most common destination from Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
- Net job flow: 12 to Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
--- 8.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL in Q1 2021: 217
--- #4 most common destination from Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
- Net job flow: 12 to Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
#3. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
- Started a new job in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 239
--- 8.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA in Q1 2021: 216
--- #2 most common destination from Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
- Net job flow: 23 to Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
--- 8.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA in Q1 2021: 216
--- #2 most common destination from Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
- Net job flow: 23 to Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
#2. Iowa City, IA
- Started a new job in Iowa City, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 446
--- 15.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Iowa City, IA in Q1 2021: 455
--- #0 most common destination from Iowa City, IA
- Net job flow: 9 to Cedar Rapids, IA
--- 15.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Iowa City, IA in Q1 2021: 455
--- #0 most common destination from Iowa City, IA
- Net job flow: 9 to Cedar Rapids, IA
#1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- Started a new job in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA in Q1 2021: 642
--- 22.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA in Q1 2021: 597
--- #1 most common destination from Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- Net job flow: 45 to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
--- 22.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cedar Rapids, IA from Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA in Q1 2021: 597
--- #1 most common destination from Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- Net job flow: 45 to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
