So the time to begin job hunting for the next school year has come and i am actively studying chinese cities i could  move to.  I have been living in Shijiazhuang the last 3 years.  I do like the size of the city, my school, and the low cost of living,  but the air pollution is becoming so terrible that at times i cannot see even 500m in front of me.  It is time to move to greener pastures!   Here are my conditions.

Small to medium population (I hate traffic jams and waiting in lines, cities with less than 10 million in the city would be great) 

Developed ( people are educated, clean, not too much crime)

Not too polluted  (yes i realize most chinese cities have pollution,  but if i cant see it, its ok)  

Inside the mainland 

Has a number of public colleges, institutions, or universities

Base pay for a taxi is less than 8 rmb

Majority of people speak Potunghua (any dialect is fine, i figure i can adjust after a long enough period of time)

I've already studied most capital cities and nearly all the cities in Zhejiang province.  But i only really study,  I regret to say I have not taken the time to do a lot of recreational traveling around china.  I'm looking for friendly advice from expats, travelers and chinese people.  I apologize if it seems i am asking others to do my homework. 

Thank you to anyone taking the time to read and respond to this!  :)