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Cerritos, CA is a city located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It has consistently been ranked high in BestPlaces rankings for quality of life, affordability and safety. It has a livability score of 86 and is considered to be one of the best places to live in California due to its strong economy, abundance of recreational activities and low cost of living. The city also ranks highly for its public schools, which have excellent ratings from both teachers and parents alike. Cerritos also offers a range of amenities such as access to the beach, local libraries and shopping malls that help make it an attractive place to live. In terms of job opportunities, it provides plenty in areas like retail, finance, hospitality and technology. All this makes Cerritos an ideal place to raise a family or start a business.

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#2 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
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#47 Gloomiest Places in America
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#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
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Over 14 years ago

cerritos offers an extensive menu of recreational and cultural activities....to a citizen population that is very  More

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I grew up in Cerritos when it was still a dairy farming area and new housing tracts were starting to be built, back in the early 70s. I saw firsthand how the area had  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cerritos is an outstanding place to raise a family. The city is very well maintained. The city makes sure that homes have well kept exteriors. The parks are great. The  More

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