Austin, Texas, ranked number one for the second year in a row as the top place to live in the United States, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine ranks the 125 largest metros based on affordability, employment prospects, and quality of life each year.
“When deciding on a place to settle down, it’s important to understand that where a person lives can impact their well-being,” says Kim Castro, executive editor at U.S. News. “The top-ranked places are areas where citizens can feel the most fulfilled socially, physically, and financially.”
The top 12 best places to live in 2018 are:
- Austin, Texas
- Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Denver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Fayetteville, Ark.
- Portland, Ore.
- Huntsville, Ala.
- Washington, D.C.
- Minneapolis
- Seattle
- Nashville, Tenn.
- Grand Rapids, Mich.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
