Looks like Metro Detroit landed in the middle of the pack when it comes to the cost of doing business here. Of course, that analysis may not be indicative of much. San Francisco came in dead last and that doesn't seem to deter businesses and talent from moving there. Still, we guess it's good to know where we stand.
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The rankings in KPMG's 2012 Competitive Alternatives study were based on 26 business operating costs, such as labor, facilities, utilities and taxes, across 19 industries. The 26 factors were weighed equally.
Among large metro areas with a population of more than 2 million, Cincinnati was the least-costly business location, mainly because of its low costs for facility leases, transportation and property taxes.
San Francisco was the most expensive U.S. city for businesses.
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