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Pensacola, Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, family-friendly atmosphere, and hospitable locals. While it is a wonderful place to live, it also has some great rankings that make it even more appealing. According to BestPlaces, the city is ranked 1st in Florida for BestPlaces and 9th in the US for Cost of Living, making it an affordable option with numerous benefits. Additionally, Pensacola ranks 5th in the US for Crime & Safety and 8th in Florida for Education & Health. These rankings demonstrate why Pensacola is such a desirable destination and why so many people choose it as their home.

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#8 Hurricane Hotspots
By analyzing the tracks of tropical storms for the past 100 years, the experts at Sperling’s BestPlaces have ranked which areas ar... Read More

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#9 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
Gas prices have recently hit an all-time high, and they show no sign of coming down any time soon. The average U.S. family with tw... Read More

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#14 2005 High Gas Prices
Gas prices recently hit an all-time high, and they show no sign of coming down. Today the average U.S. family with two drivers p... Read More

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#49 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#50 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#75 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#146 Best Green Cities
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#239 2005 Best Places to Live
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I grew up in Pcola and moved away after hurricane Ivan over a decade ago. I have recently moved back and was shocked to see the rate of decline it has endured over the  More

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I've lived here for almost 30 years and love it! Good size town but not a big city still plenty to do in downtown's really come alive in the last 10 years. Plus we have  More

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I came here to visit and never left! The American Planning Association named downtown Pensacola "Florida's Greatest Place" after a popular vote and Palafox Street was  More

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