The 2025-2026 Best Places to Live rankings, as outlined by sources like U.S. News & World Report, evaluate 250 major U.S. cities based on criteria such as value (affordability, cost of living), desirability (resident satisfaction, amenities), job market strength (employment opportunities, economic stability), and quality of life (education, healthcare, safety, and recreation).
Cities are scored using a methodology that weighs these factors, often incorporating data from public sources like the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and resident surveys.
For example, a city like Boise, Idaho, frequently ranks high due to its affordable housing, growing tech job market, access to outdoor recreation and high resident satisfaction.
Similarly, places like Raleigh, North Carolina, score well for their robust economies and family friendly environments. The exact rankings depend on how each city’s metrics (such as median home prices, unemployment rates, or school quality) stack up against others in the dataset.
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