Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area, NE Rankings


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The Rankings of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE Metro Area can be found and compared on the Bestplaces website. This website provides a comprehensive analysis of each area’s cost of living, crime rate, education levels, employment rates, average commute times and more. It also includes an overall livability score which is determined by taking into account key measures such as: amenities, cost of living, crime rates, education levels, employment opportunities and housing affordability. Omaha-Council Bluffs is rated very highly in all categories with an overall BestPlaces Score of 79 out of 100. The region boasts a strong economy and low median housing costs compared to the rest of the country. In addition to that, there are plenty of amenities to enjoy including arts & entertainment options as well as outdoor recreational activities. With its central location in Nebraska between two major cities (Omaha and Council Bluffs) this metro area is often considered one of the best places to live in the United States.

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#3 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
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#6 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.
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#6 America's Best Cities for a Healthy Retirement
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#8 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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#9 Best Places for Military Retirees
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#14 Best Cities for Teleworking - Medium Metro Areas
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#17 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#28 America's Riskiest Online Cities
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#37 America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
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#60 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#64 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
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#71 The Most Single Cities
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#72 2005 High Gas Prices
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#81 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
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#85 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#90 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#94 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
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#179 Best Green Cities
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#201 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 4 years ago

The Next Big Thing, among US cities if the Government gets it right and keeps progressing!! Its a great place to be and can become even more greater very  More

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Over 5 years ago

A friend of mine grew up here. Iowa is just across the border. You could live in the country, but large cities are within reach, like Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines. Iowa  More

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