The Best Cities to Live in Metro Manila for Young Professionals

Entering the job market in the capital region is tough enough as it is, but it's twice as difficult if you live in a place that doesn't cater to your needs. From stressful traffic jams to exorbitant living costs, a lot can go wrong if you don't do your research first to find the perfect location for you. If you're overwhelmed with choices and need a place to start, here are some of the best cities to live in Metro Manila for young professionals. 

Quezon City

Quezon City is a dynamic city with a reasonable cost of living and everything from government offices to sprawling eco-parks. Living here means you won't need to travel to another town to work since QC is home to several business hubs, such as Eastwood and Araneta City. These areas genuinely embody the live-work-play mentality. 

If you want to be in the heart of media headquarters, chic restaurants, and convenient grocery stores, then 8 Tomas Morato in Tomas Morato Avenue can suit your needs. If you plan to pursue a career in education or public service, check out Teacher's Village or Diliman, which are both close to top educational institutions and government facilities like the University of the Philippines Diliman and Sandiganbayan.

Makati

Most young job seekers will most likely end up working in Makati City at least once in their professional careers. If you find yourself landing a job in the country's financial center, then you should consider living there too. Traffic can get quite hectic as millions of employees head to their workplaces in the morning, but you won't have to deal with it if you're already based within this sprawling metropolis.

Most professionals choose to live in apartments or condominium units here. They can be pretty expensive the closer you are to the central business district. Areas like Bel-Air, Poblacion, and Rockwell Center are great options if you've got money to spare. Otherwise, check out Guadalupe Nuevo, Bangkal, and San Antonio for more affordable alternatives.

Paranaque 

Though Paranaque isn't a bustling central business district like Makati or Quezon City, it's close enough to most progressive areas in the south of Metro Manila that you shouldn't write it off in your search for a home that suits your professional needs. This is the ideal place to live if you want peace and quiet, and prefer to live away from the city's hustle and bustle without being too far from the city center that it becomes inconvenient. 

Living here gives you easy access to Makati, Pasay, Manila, and Muntinlupa, all while providing a quintessentially suburban environment to come home to. The best part about settling down in Paranaque is that it's one of the most affordable cities in Metro Manila. There are also plenty of property types to choose from, so whether you're looking to rent or buy a condominium or house, you'll find it here for a great price. 

From a townhouse for sale in 8 Tomas Morato to a condo for rent in Makati, these locations have everything you need to succeed.