Where are the best places to live? US News looked at the 150 most populous cities to decide.
Curious about where the living is best in the US in 2021-2022? US News compared 150 metro areas on factors including value, desirability, job market, and quality of life.
Here’s the top of the list, counting down from number 20.
#20: Charlotte, NC
#19: Seattle, WA
#18: Melbourne, FL
#17: Fort Collins, CO
#16: Madison, WI
#15: San Francisco, CA
#14: Denver, CO
#13: Des Moines, IA
#12: Ann Arbor, MI
#11: Boise, ID
#10: Portland, OR
#9: Sarasota, FL
#8: Portland, ME
#7: Naples, FL
#6: Colorado Springs, CO
#5: Austin, TX
#4: Fayetteville, AR
#3: Huntsville, AL
#2: Raleigh and Durham, NC
#1: Boulder, CO
For the full list and methodology, visit US News.
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