U.S. News analyzed the 100 most populous metro areas to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.
125 matches
125 place matches
Austin, TX
#1 in Best Places to Live
About 50 people move to Austin every day, drawn to the Texas capital's music, outdoor spaces and cultural institutions. Austin was ... more
- 7.8 Overall Score
- 7.3 Quality of Life
- 7.3 Value
Denver, CO
#2 in Best Places to Live
Founded in the mid-1800s as a mining hub during the gold rush, Denver has come a long way since its Wild West days. Over time, its ... more
- 7.5 Overall Score
- 6.8 Quality of Life
- 7.2 Value
San Jose, CA
#3 in Best Places to Live
Nicknamed the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is a diverse area with an innovative spirit. While it has a distinct downtown, Sa... more
- 7.4 Overall Score
- 7.7 Quality of Life
- 6.1 Value
Washington, DC
#4 in Best Places to Live
To the rest of the country, Washington, D.C., is the nation's capital – and that's it. It's where lawmakers sit high and mighty, an... more
- 7.3 Overall Score
- 6.6 Quality of Life
- 7.4 Value
Fayetteville, AR
#5 in Best Places to Live
Located in a region that's experiencing drastic growth, Fayetteville – together with Bentonville, Rogers and Springdale – has trans... more
- 7.3 Overall Score
- 7.4 Quality of Life
- 7.9 Value
Seattle, WA
#6 in Best Places to Live
To answer the question on many people's mind: "No, it doesn't rain all the time." Seattle gets less rain annually than Boston, New ... more
- 7.2 Overall Score
- 6.2 Quality of Life
- 6.3 Value
Raleigh & Durham, NC
#7 in Best Places to Live
Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are known for their research/technology roots and collegiate rivalries. This tri-city region (known... more
- 7.2 Overall Score
- 6.9 Quality of Life
- 7.7 Value
Boston, MA
#8 in Best Places to Live
Boston is a region of dualism, often feeling like a small town with all the perks of city life. The metro area houses a diverse cul... more
- 7.1 Overall Score
- 6.7 Quality of Life
- 5.8 Value
Des Moines, IA
#9 in Best Places to Live
The capital of this so-called flyover state may not top your to-visit list, but Des Moines is a great place to live and raise a fam... more
- 7.1 Overall Score
- 6.8 Quality of Life
- 8.5 Value
Salt Lake City, UT
#10 in Best Places to Live
While remnants of its Mormon heritage – including the striking Salt Lake Temple – are still prominent downtown, Salt Lake City is n... more
- 7.1 Overall Score
- 6.9 Quality of Life
- 7.7 Value
