I dunno the Denver and Portland trains as cheap and fun urban areas sailed a few years ago (the cheap part). I'm waiting to see what the next rad yet cheap city is... Nashville maybe?
I've been really impressed with Richmond, VA. The tech scene is small, but pretty healthy. It's not my favorite weather, but it has four seasons, which is a plus. Great restaurants (some DC restaurant concepts get tested there first).
I haven't spent much time in Nashville, but I've only heard good things from friends that moved there after college.
I haven't spent much time in Nashville, but I've only heard good things from friends that moved there after college.