BestPlaces and ND rankings are two of the most respected rankings when it comes to evaluating cities and their various qualities. BestPlaces looks at a city’s economic strength by analyzing everything from job growth to housing prices. It also takes into account the quality of life, public education, and crime rates. ND Rankings evaluates cities on criteria such as infrastructure, amenities, affordability, safety, medical resources, diversity and more. Both BestPlaces and ND Rankings offer detailed analysis on each city they evaluate along with comprehensive list of the best places to live in the United States. Despite different evaluation criteria, both organizations have consistently ranked cities in a similar manner - highlighting which cities demonstrate strong economic growth while prioritizing quality of life for its residents.
Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.
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