Cold Spring, Minnesota is ranked #15 in the bestplaces rankings for livability in the United States. The city received a score of 72 out of 100, with higher scores indicating a better quality of life. This score is based on a variety of factors including housing, cost of living, education levels, and employment opportunities. Cold Spring ranks especially high in terms of its housing affordability, with homes costing approximately 63.5% less than the national median home value. Education levels are also slightly above average compared to other cities in the US, with 59% of adults having at least some college education or higher. Additionally, the city has an unemployment rate that is nearly 10% lower than the national average. All these factors combine to make Cold Spring an attractive place for many people to call home.
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