Topaz, California is a small town in Mono County located near the Nevada border and has a population of 166 people. Despite its small size, Topaz has earned recognition for its high quality of life, according to the rankings from BestPlaces. Topaz ranks highly in several categories including amenities, cost of living, crime rate, education levels, employment rate and housing. Specifically, it ranked a perfect 10 on amenities and cost of living, both indicators of how appealing the area is to live in. Additionally, it scored 8 out of 10 on crime rates - making it one of the safer cities in California - while also achieving 5 out of 10 for education levels and employment rates. Finally, when it comes to housing it achieved 7 out of 10; not only do most residents own their homes but they are also able to afford these properties thanks to favorable housing prices. As such, this combination of factors makes Topaz an ideal place for those looking for quality living with affordable costs.
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