There’s a lot to consider when choosing a place to live, like job availability, schools and cost. One of the most important factors to many is how much people like living there and new research reveals the places where residents are highly satisfied with their location.
- “U.S. News & World Report” has come out with a list of the U.S. cities with the best quality of life.
- It takes into account everything from crime rates to quality and availability of healthcare, to commute time, affordability and overall happiness of residents.
- The cities in the top 10 offer a wide range of outdoor activities and natural surroundings.
- The best U.S. city for quality of life in 2024 is Ann Arbor, Michigan, which has a quality of life score of 7.9 out of 10.
- In Ann Arbor, 90% of residents live less than a 10-minute walk from a public park, and there’s access to hiking, kayaking and cross-country skiing.
- Boulder, Colorado, home to more than 60 parks and 155 miles of hiking trails, is number two.
The Top 10 U.S. Cities With the Best Quality of Life
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Boulder, Colorado
- Madison, Wisconsin
- San Jose, California
- Portland, Maine
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Rochester, New York
- Trenton, New Jersey
Source: Business Insider
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