KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo was named one of the top 29 cities in the world for twentysomethings in a recent Buzzfeed article.

Buzzfeed solicited nominations from readers to compile the international list of cities based on criteria such as affordability, nightlife, educational opportunities and outdoor recreation.

Although the list notes the cities are listed in no particular order, Kalamazoo came in at 14, one spot ahead of Los Angeles and just behind Nashville.

"The cost of living is fantastic for twentysomethings fresh out of college," Janette Scott wrote on Facebook when nominating Kalamazoo. "There are tons of local restaurants that carry locally grown foods as well as being one of the forerunners in the craft beer game. And it's home to companies like Pfizer and Stryker which both offer entry level positions."

With a population around 74,000, Kalamazoo was the second smallest city to make the list. Burlington, Vt., which has a population of about 42,000, was the smallest.

It was the only city in Michigan to be named to the list and one of just five cities in the Midwest along with Chicago, Cleveland, St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo.

International cities that made an appearance on the list included London, Budapest, Seoul and Montreal.

Check out the photo gallery above to see some of what makes Kalamazoo a great place for people in their 20s.

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