2020 Top 100 Best Places To Live

Sure, when you think of Columbus it’s only natural to conjure up images of Ohio State University and their eight-time championship-winning Buckeyes football team, but the city holds so much more than tailgating and university life (though, arguably, Columbus does this better than most other cities).

Nebraska’s newest tongue-in-cheek slogan made headlines: “Nebraska, honestly it’s not for everyone.

Charlotte is known as the Queen City and is a crown jewel of the South, in large part due to its history, diversity and culture.

People are flocking to Bismarck, the capital city of North Dakota, thanks to its low cost of living, low unemployment rate and family-friendly amenities.

Welcome to Ames, home of Iowa State University, ridiculously friendly people and a quality of life you won’t find anywhere else.

There’s a reason why Frank Sinatra didn’t sing his famous tune about making it in Albany, NY — because it’s way easier to earn a living here.

Think Lawrence is just a college town? Think again.

Bordered by the Western Hemisphere’s largest salt lake and cradled by the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City is postcard-perfect.

Home to Oregon State University, Corvallis is a thriving college town — and then some.

Iowa City, the original capital of the state of Iowa and home to the University of Iowa, is a fun, smart, and easy-to-live-in city.