2024 Niche Places to Live Rankings
Explore the best places to live in every state based on statistics and expert insights.
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Best Places to Live
Explore the best places to live based on crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living.
Best for Families
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Best Public Schools
Explore the places with the best public schools based on test scores, quality of teachers, diversity, and student and parent reviews.
Best Places to Buy a House
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Most Diverse
Explore the most diverse places in the U.S. based on ethnic and economic diversity statistics from the U.S. Census.
Cost of Living
Explore the cheapest cities to live in America relative to income.
Best for Young Professionals
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Best for Retirees
Explore the best places for retirees based on number of retirees, weather, and access to healthcare and entertainment.
Healthiest
Explore the healthiest places in the U.S. based on rates of smoking, alcohol abuse, and obesity as well as access to healthcare, mental health, and fitness centers.