According to U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, the 2021-2022 Best Places to Live in the United States have been announced. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many Americans to rethink where they live. The new list ranks the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects, and desirability. Due to its high quality of life, job market, and desirability, Boulder, CO ranks No. 1 for the second consecutive year. Raleigh & Durham, NC jumped nine spots to take No. 2 and Huntsville, AL catapulted 12 spots to No. 3. Fayetteville, AR rose four spots to No. 4, and Austin, TX fell two spots to No. 5.
2021-2022 U.S. News Best Places to Live – Top 10
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1. Boulder, CO
2. Raleigh & Durham, NC
3. Huntsville, AL
4. Fayetteville, AR
5. Austin, TX
6. Colorado Springs, CO
7. Naples, FL
8. Portland, ME
9. Sarasota, FL
10. Portland, OR
