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UPDATE: Check out our new 2023 Best Cities to Live in the U.S. list.

liv score
638
How We Calculate Our Data
Civics 72
Demographics 78
Economy 59
Education 59
Health 62
Housing 58
Infrastructure 63

#12. San Mateo, CA

Among the most diverse cities in Silicon Valley, with a 43 percent minority population, San Mateo contains a rich assortment of historic buildings, parks and restaurants. Technology and finance companies anchor the economy in San Mateo, which is home to Franklin Templeton Investments and GoPro. Sustainability efforts are a priority for city leaders, and many residents use local buses and a commuter rail service to get to work. See where San Mateo ranked on our Top 100 Best Places to Live 2015 list. 

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