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Explore the Best Places in America

Here at Livability, we love small to midsize cities. To us, that’s the sweet spot for getting plugged into your community and living your best life. If you’re planning to relocate and are looking for the best places in America to live, you’ve come to the right place!

Livability has data on thousands of cities across the country, from population and average commute times to cost of living, including median home prices, average salary and more. We use that data to curate robust best places rankings, from our annual nationwide Top 100 list to regional and local rankings. Plus, we look at more intangibles, like a sense of community and ease of making friends.

Keep scrolling to explore your best places to live, work and play!

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Top 100 Best Places To Live

Each year, Livability curates its list of the best places to live in America — an interactive list that lets you sort by population, median home price and more to create a custom list of perfect places for you!

Best Places To Live by U.S. Region

Dreaming of moving out west? Wherever you’re headed, start your journey here! Our five regional lists explore the top cities in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and the West Coast.

Best Places To Live by State

You read that right. We have a list of the best places to live for every. Single. State. Use the scroll bar to select a state, or click any city on the map below.

More Best Places Lists

Whether you’re looking to explore America’s hidden gems or you’re ready to plant roots, we’ve got you covered with dozens of lists, from the best places in America to visit to the best college towns and the best places to raise a family.

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