Best Places to Live in the USBest Cities in the US.(data is for 2009/2010) Best Places to Live in the USOn this page you will find the best cities:to raise a family, for the next decade, with the lowest cost of living, the most affordable states. for living an active retirement life for finding a job and links to their websites Features worth considering when you are looking for the best places to live and work. Job growth Cost of living: housing, transportation, taxes, utilities, food, Health services available Parks and museums Strong schools Active cultural community Sustainable living Climate and environment Low crime rate Best Places to Live for Raising a FamilyThe best places to live for raising a family are usually characterized by:Good schools Low crime rate Available health facilities Parks, recreation and museums Healthy environment 10 Best Cities for Raising a Family1. Ellicott City, MarylandPopulation: 61 919 in 2007 Median house price in 2008 was $410,000 Median monthly gross rent in 2008 was $1300 Ellicott City 2. Ann Arbor, Michigan Population: 112,852 in 2009 Median house price in 2008 was $236,500 Median monthly gross rent in 2008 was $910 Ann Arbour 3. College Station, Texas Population: 86,679 in 2009 Median house price in 2008 was $176,400 Median monthly gross rent in 2008 was $765 College Station 4. Kennewick, Washington situated on the south west bank of the Columbia River. Population: 67,814 in 2009 Median house price in 2009 was $159,068 Kennewick 5. Huntsville, Alabama situated on the Tennessee River, hot humid summers and mild winters. Population: 179,653 in 2009 Huntsville 6. Madison, Wisconsin Population: 235,626 in 2009 Median house price in 2008 was $277,400 Median monthly gross rent in 2008 was $809 Madison 7. Pocatello, Idaho Population: 51,466 in 2000 Pocatello 8. Rochester, Minnesota Population: 103,486 in 2009 Rochester 9. West Hartford, Connecticut Population: 61,173 in 2005 West Hartford 10. Raleigh, North Carolina Population: 405,701 in 2009 Raleigh For more detailed information see www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/ Best Places to Live for the Next decadeThe best places to live for the next decade are characterized by:Opportunity for advancement, job growth, healthy economy Collaboration between community, people, industry and research facilities Universities in area Cutting edge tech companies Vibrant local culture The 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade1. Austin Texas2. Seatlle Washington 3. Washington D.C. 4. Boulder Colorado 5. Salt Lake City Utah 6. Rochester Minnesota 7. Des Moines Iowa 8. Burlington Vermont 9. West Hartford Connecticut 10. Topeka Kansas For more details see www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/The research was done by Martin Prosperity Institute. Best places to live with the lowest cost of livingFactors contributing to the cost of living are the cost of goods and services. Some of the major contributors to the cost of living are:Housing – ownership and rental cost Utility costs Taxes Food costs Transportation Health care 10 Best Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living1. Fort Smith Arkansas2. Pueblo California 3. Harlingen Texas 4. McAllen Texas 5. Johnson City Texas 6. Conway Arkansas 7. Springfield Illinois 8. Covington Kentucky 9. Louisville Kentucky 10. Omaha Nebraska Best Cities for finding a Job as of August, 2010 Rank of City---number of applicants per job 1. Washington, DC-------1.18 2. San Jose-------------1.23 3. New York-------------1.44 4. Baltimore------------1.67 5. Hartford-------------2.04 6. Boston---------------2.2 7. Oklahoma City--------2.3 8. San Antonio----------2.41 9. Salt Lake City-------2.42 10. Austin--------------2.47 11. Denver--------------2.63 12. Richmond------------2.67 13. Seattle-------------2.8 14. Cleveland-----------2.85 15. Dallas--------------2.87 Best US Cities for an Active Retirement Cities with populations greater than 100 000 were considered in the report by Forbes as well as: The top cities for bicycling and walking. The degree of volunteering in the city. The violent crime rate. The most number of doctors per capita. Listed in order with the best being number one: 1. Madison, Wisconsin 2. Boulder, Colorado 3. Portland, Oregon 4. Seattle, Washington 5. Billings, Montana 6. Ann Arbor, Michigan 9. Eugene, Oregon 10. Lexington, Kentucky 11. New York, New York 12. Salem, Oregon For more detailed information see www. kiplinger.com/ According to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center the most affordable states to live in are: 1.Oklahoma 2.Texas 3.Tennessee 4.Arkansas 5.Nebraska 6.South Dakota 7.Missouri 8.Kansas 9.Georgia 10.Mississippi Best Places in the World1. World’s best weather: Cuenca, Ecuador 2. Best place to retire to the beach: La Barra, Uruguay 3. Best place to escape to the mountains: Morelia, Mexico 4. Best health care: Panama City, Panama 5. Best living in 6. Ease of residency: Belize The Qualified Retired Persons Program for foreigners over 45 years old with at least an income of $2000/month receive a lifetime visa and are exempt from all Belize taxes. 7. Best life style bargain in Asia: Chiang Mai, Thailand 8. With school age children: Costa Rica or Panama 9. Start an International business: Panama City, Panama 10. Most friendly for Americans or English speakers: Belize, Panama, Uruguay Go from best places to live to Home Page
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