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U.S. News & World Report ranked the top spots to settle down in—and three Colorado cities made the list!

Published on July 20, 2021

Where to live, where to live? That's the mammoth question at the top of many Americans' minds right now. As people look to sell, look for a change of scenery, and look for places to retire happily in 2021 and beyond, the U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live results help unveil which U.S. locations are truly worth settling down in for the long haul.

To help Americans make the most informed decisions about where to live (and thrive!), U.S. News studied the data of the 150 most populous metro areas in the country, pulling from a variety of sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor, and its own internal resources. Then it evaluated and categorized the data for criteria like housing affordability, retiree taxes, desirability, job market strength, and happiness/quality of life (see the full methodology here).

Ranking at the very top of the list as the No 1. best place to live in the U.S. is Boulder, Colo. According to the report's calculations, Boulder boasts the highest overall score of 7.6, and snagged a score of 8.8 for quality of life. Coming in hot on Boulder's heels are the cities of both Raleigh and Durham, N.C., which tied for second place scores. These southern cities are followed by another, Huntsville, Ala., then Fayetteville, Ark., and Austin, Texas. Surprised that somewhere in Florida didn't make it into the top five? To be honest, we were slightly taken aback as well. Despite the high volume of Americans flocking to sunny Florida these days (particularly for retirement), the first Florida destination to appear in this lineup is Naples, coming in at No. 7, followed by Sarasota at No. 9.

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The 15 Best U.S. Cities to Live in, According to the U.S. News & World Report

  1. Boulder, Colo.
  2. Raleigh and Durham, N.C.
  3. Huntsville, Ala.
  4. Fayetteville, Ark.
  5. Austin, Texas
  6. Colorado Springs, Colo.
  7. Naples, Fla.
  8. Portland, Maine
  9. Sarasota, Fla.
  10. Portland, Ore.
  11. Boise, Idaho
  12. Ann Arbor, Mich
  13. Des Moines, Iowa
  14. Denver, Colo.
  15. San Francisco, Calif.

Home > Best Places to Live in the US in 2022

For the last nine years, Livability editors and data scientists have combined our great love of cities and data to create our annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America. 

Every year, the list changes: we conduct exclusive studies and surveys, adjust our algorithm and add new variables and data points. But one thing remains constant: We always start with the data. This year, we examined more than 2,300 cities based on more than 50 data points that are grouped into eight categories, measuring a city’s economic stability, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital and health care. This is how we calculate each city’s LivScore. 

Livscore Categories

  • Amenities
  • Economy
  • Demographics
  • Housing
  • Social and Civic Capital
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Transportion and Infrastructure
  • Remote Readiness

Our Rankings,by the Numbers

  • >2,000 cities researched
  • >50 data points
  • 8 categories
  • Focus on mid-sized cities

Next, we craft the rankings. This year, we started with the age-old question: Why should someone want to live here?

Yes, these are all statistically great places to live, but would you actually want to live here? What are the ways in which each of these cities is creating an environment that is accommodating for remote workers? Where can you spend a Saturday afternoon or meet your friends for happy hour after a long day? How is this city different from other places?  

Since March 2020, more than 42% of the U.S. population has either moved or considered moving. As home prices hit historical highs and inflation continues to rise, it is more important than ever that we create homes in places that are both affordable and functional for a diverse and growing population. Affordability is a core value for Livability, so we look for places that are growing wages and home values while maintaining an affordable cost of living. 

This year, we focused on mid-sized cities (generally defined as 500,000 population or smaller) that are attracting big waves of young people. We also added more weight to some of our measures of diversity and inclusion in order to reflect what millennials are looking for in the cities they choose to call home. If you want to learn more about how this list came together, please check out our methodology page and ranking criteria.

At Livability.com, we are passionate about finding the good and praising it, and each of these cities has something special to offer its residents. If you’re a young person looking for a fresh start, sick of living paycheck to paycheck due to insane rent prices and want to find a community that will welcome you with open arms, this list is for you.  

These 100 cities are welcoming, affordable and offer the space and opportunity to grow, both professionally and personally. 

The only thing missing? You.

List Edited by Cara Sanders, Managing Editor & Director of Digital Marketing
Contributing Writers: Brittany Anas, Dmytryk Carreno, Lindsey Hyde and Cindy Sanders

Which is the best city to live in USA?

Its 2022 ranking for the best places to live looked at five metrics: job market, value, quality of life, desirability, and net migration. The best place to live in America is Huntsville, Alabama, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Where should I live in the USA?

The Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022:.
Huntsville, Alabama..
Colorado Springs, Colorado..
Green Bay, Wisconsin..
Boulder, Colorado..
San Jose, California..
Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina..
Fayetteville, Arkansas..
Portland, Maine..

Where is the best city in USA?

The Best Cities in the U.S.: 2022 Readers' Choice Awards.
New Orleans. ... .
San Francisco. ... .
Boston. ... .
New York City. ... .
Nashville. ... .
San Diego. ... .
Honolulu. The gateway for many to the Aloha State, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and capital. ... .
Chicago, Illinois. It's no wonder Chicago is topping this list yet again..

What city is the #1 place to live in the United States?

Raleigh, NC The top spot on our list goes to Raleigh, North Carolina.