Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a city with an impressive array of accolades when it comes to rankings. According to the BestPlaces 2019 US City Ranking, Harrisburg placed in the top 50 as the 33rd best city in the United States. Harrisburg also ranked high when it came to safety, specifically ranking as the 11th safest city in the country with a population greater than 100,000 people. It also boasts an incredibly low crime rate and quality of life score, ranking 44th out of all cities for its quality of life. In addition to that, Harrisburg has low taxes and tax burden compared to other cities which helps make it a desirable place to live. All these factors contribute to Harrisburg's overall impressive ranking among cities across the nation.
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