2026 Official Rankings

Best Places to Live
in America

We analyzed crime rates, cost of living, and economic data across 50 states to find the perfect place for your next chapter.

How We Rank Cities

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Safety First

We process FBI UCR data to identify cities with violent crime rates significantly below the national average.

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Affordability

Our "Bang for Buck" index weighs median home prices against local household incomes.

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Opportunity

We track job market growth, unemployment rates, and future economic outlooks.