Avalon, CA is a small city located on Catalina Island off the coast of California. It is known for its stunning oceanfront views and has been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by BestPlaces.net. The rankings for Avalon are based on the quality of life, cost of living, crime rates, education, employment and housing. In terms of quality of life, Avalon has ranked high due to its low crime rate, good educational opportunities, and relatively low unemployment rate. Similarly, Avalon's cost of living is relatively low compared to other cities in California and it also offers great housing options. All these factors make Avalon an attractive place to live and have made it one of the top-ranked cities in the US according to BestPlaces.Net.
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