A couple walks across a slackline at a park in Richland, WA.

KIMBERLY FETROW PHOTOGRAPHY

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

liv score
596
How We Calculate Our Data
Civics 83
Demographics 64
Economy 45
Education 63
Health 46
Housing 62
Infrastructure 53

#64. Richland, WA

Located near the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers, Richland has been the home of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory since 1965. Technology and research anchor the economy in Richland, a city with vast natural amenities that attract young, active families. Good schools, diverse housing options and a socially engaged population help make Richland one of the Best Places to Live.

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