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Flagstaff, AZ is a city located in northern Arizona and is known for its abundance of outdoor activities. It was named the “Most Hipster City” by Move hub in 2017 and has consistently ranked highly on other best places lists. According to BestPlaces, Flagstaff is ranked as the 10th Best Place to Live in the United States. Additionally, it ranks highly in terms of cost of living (7th), job market (18th) and quality of life (6th). The city also ranks highly for its incredible outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking and fishing. With all these factors taken into account, it's no wonder that Flagstaff has become one of the most popular destinations in Arizona for people who are looking to experience an exciting lifestyle filled with natural beauty.

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#25 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#47 Best Green Cities
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#104 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#244 2005 Best Places to Live
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Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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