FORBES - The quest for a better quality of life influences many Americans’ decisions on where to live, work, play and travel. U.S. News and World Report has just released its ranking of the top 25 U.S. cities that offer the highest quality of life.
The list is based on a number of factors, including crime rates, educational quality, general well-being, commuter indices, healthcare availability, air quality, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Risk Index and more.
The report provides valuable insights for anyone considering a move, looking to travel to a high-quality place or just curious about how their city stacks up against other locations.
The Top 25 U.S. Cities With The Best Quality Of Life
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Boulder, Colorado
- Madison, Wisconsin
- San Jose, California
- Portland, Maine
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Rochester, New York
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Boise, Idaho
- Washington, D.C.
- Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Albany, New York
- Naples, Florida
- Syracuse, New York
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
- Providence, Rhode Island
- New York City, New York
Read the full article from FORBES here.
Cover photo by Ken Silvestri
