U.S. News & World Report has published its Best Places to Live in the US
2025–2026 list. The survey reviewed 250 major cities across the United States to find out where Americans are feeling most at home. The findings are based on an analysis of public data and user opinions. To fall within the top rankings, a place had to have good value, be a desirable location to live, have a strong job market, and a high quality of life. So, which cities made the top 30?
Click through and see if your city is one of the best places to live in the United States.
All figures in USD.