(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. is an expansive country, full of widely different cities — from the coastal towns to mountainous neighborhoods, small towns and sprawling metros, your options are nearly overwhelming if you’re looking to relocate.
Of all the places to live in the United States, it’s a Florida city that stands as the best, according to U.S. News and World Report’s latest rankings.
After considering the aspects people are most concerned about, like crime rates, quality of education, air quality, and value, the report found that Naples, Florida, is the top spot in the U.S. Analysts pointed to the city’s “pristine beaches, sprawling golf courses, and fine dining and shopping.”
Naples replaced Green Bay at the top of the list. The Wisconsin city, frequently at the top of U.S. News’ rankings, fell to 12th this year.
Here are the top 10 best places to live, according to the newest report:
- Naples, Florida
- Boise, Idaho
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Austin, Texas
- Boulder, Colorado
While Naples was touted for its beaches, Trip Advisor previously ranked Siesta Beach in Florida’s Sarasota County, some 115 miles north, as the second-best in the country behind Ka’anapali Beach in Hawaii.
If you prefer more populated cities, U.S. News ranked Houston, Texas, as the best place to live among those with a population over 2.5 million (though it ranked 97th overall among the main list).
You can view the full rankings here.
U.S. News also reviewed cities for their desirability for retirees. None of the places listed above ranked among the top 10. Instead, Pennsylvania dominated, with seven of its cities landing among the best places to retire, including No. 1 ranked Harrisburg.
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US News & World Report released its 2024 list of the best places to live in America. The list is based on factors such as housing affordability, job opportunities, and quality of life. Naples, Florida, tops this year's list, followed by Boise, Idaho, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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US News & World Report released its 2024 list of the best places to live in America. The list is based on factors such as housing affordability, job opportunities, and quality of life. Naples, Florida, tops this year's list, followed by Boise, Idaho, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Honolulu, Hawaii, ranked as ranked as the No. 1 best city to live in the U.S., according to the EIU. Living in Honolulu also means living in a city in one of the most expensive states in the U.S., according to CNBC's America's Top States for Business study.
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Why was Naples, Florida, just ranked the best place to live in the U.S.? It has much to do with the beachfront city's job prospects and overall quality of life for residents, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Naples, Fla., is the best place to live in the country, with Boise, Idaho, following closely behind, according to U.S. News & World Report's "150 best places to live in the U.S. in 2024-25" list, published May 21.
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| Overall Rank | State | Education & Health Rank |
|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 1 |
| 2 | Florida | 24 |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9 |
| 4 | Utah | 4 |
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| Rank | City | Poor physical health days per 30 |
|---|
| 1 | Arlington, Virginia | 2.0 |
| 2 | Seattle, Washington | 2.6 |
| 3 | San Jose, California | 2.5 |
| 4 | Boise, Idaho | 2.8 |
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Global Finance's World's Best Cities to Live
| The World's Best Cities to Live In 2022 |
|---|
| 1 | London | United Kingdom |
| 2 | Tokyo | Japan |
| 3 | New York | United States |
| 4 | Singapore | Singapore |
7 more rowsThe results for 2024 are now available, reflecting the collective views and evaluations that shape their understanding of the most desirable urban centres globally. The top five cities on the list are New York, Cape Town, Berlin, London, and Madrid.
Where is the best place to retire in 2024? ›
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| Rank | State | Total Score* |
|---|
| 1 | Florida | 62 |
| 2 | Colorado | 61 |
| 3 | Virginia | 61 |
| 4 | Delaware | 60 |
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| 1. | W Virginia | Tennessee |
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| 2. | Mississippi | Oklahoma |
| 3. | Indiana | Wyoming |
| 4. | Alabama | Missouri |
| 5. | Georgia | Kansas |
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