U.S. News ranks 850+ cities and names these 250 as the best places to live in 2025–2026, based on quality of life, value, desirability, and more.

Jun 18, 2025 · Looking for the best cities to live in the world in 2025—including the best places to live in the U.S.? The new Global Liveability Index ranks 173 cities based on safety, quality of...

May 16, 2025 · Choosing the right place to live involves weighing multiple factors that impact daily life and long-term satisfaction. From job opportunities and cost of living to climate and cultural amenities, …

Explore the best cities to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on city data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other …

2026 World’s Best Cities Report From cultural capitals to economic dynamos, our 2026 World’s Best Cities Report identifies the Top 100 urban powerhouses across more than 270 cities worldwide. …

Jan 7, 2026 · To find the best cities for a fresh start in 2026, ConsumerAffairs analyzed the 100 most populous U.S. cities for quality of life, economic stability and opportunity, ease of relocating ...

Sep 2, 2025 · Where is the nicest place to live in the US with affordable housing? On a separate U.S. News list of The 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the US, Decatur, Illinois, ranked number one.

The 2025-2026 rankings evaluated more than 850 major U.S. cities to come up with the top 250 best places to live. It compared the cities based on value, desirability, job market and quality of life.

For more than a decade, we’ve been curating our annual list of the Best Places To Live in the U.S., helping you discover the most livable cities in America. Maybe a better quality of life is waiting for you …

Among the top places to live in the US, certain cities consistently stand out due to their robust job markets, vibrant cultural scenes, and high quality of life. These cities often...