This North Carolina City Made The Best Quality Of Life List
Drone panorama of the North Carolina State Capitol and Raleigh skyline
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a place to live, like job availability, schools and cost. One of the most important factors to many is how much people like living there.
According to Business Insider, new research reveals the places where residents are highly satisfied with their location.
- “U.S. News & World Report” has come out with a list of the U.S. cities with the best quality of life.
- It takes into account everything from crime rates to quality and availability of healthcare, to commute time, affordability and overall happiness of residents.
- The cities in the top 10 offer a wide range of outdoor activities and natural surroundings.
- The best U.S. city for quality of life in 2024 is Ann Arbor, Michigan, which has a quality of life score of 7.9 out of 10.
- In Ann Arbor, 90% of residents live less than a 10-minute walk from a public park, and there’s access to hiking, kayaking and cross-country skiing.
- Boulder, Colorado, home to more than 60 parks and 155 miles of hiking trails, is number two.
The Top 10 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
Raleigh/ Durham also made the list! Coming in at lucky number 13! They scored a 7.2 in quality of life. Average age of people who live there is 37, the average salary is $61k and median home price of $434k. Raleigh is also home to great food and entertainment as well as top universities and craft breweries!
LauRen Merola Strager is a former NFL & NBA cheerleader turned radio host. LauRen is a former Miss Pennsylvania USA and is a proud wife and mother of two. She is the owner and chief editor for her fashion and lifestyle Blog “All Of The F-Words” and is a champion for the Autism community. You can read all about LauRen’s thoughts on motherhood, pageant life, and everyday life through her online content.
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