BestPlaces and SD (SmartAsset) both have excellent rankings for cities across the United States. BestPlaces ranks cities based on economic factors such as job growth, cost of living, crime rates, and quality of life. SD SmartAsset uses a complex algorithm to evaluate different aspects of living in a city such as air quality, school district ratings, recreation options, and walkability. Both rankings provide an overall score that measures the livability of cities across the country. Both BestPlaces and SD take into account factors that help determine the best places to live, work and play.
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