To identify the best places to retire, U.S. News analyzed data for the 150 top cities in the U.S. to assess how well they meet Americans' retirement needs and expectations. Top criteria include the ...

Whether it’s the beaches of the Coastal Plain; Piedmont, the plateau that extends from the Southeast to the Northeast; or the Appalachian Mountains; North Carolina has many desirable landscapes to ...

There’s no place like Kansas, known for its rolling prairies, abundant farmland and Wild West history. Here are the 8 Kansas cities ranked in this year's Best Places to Live, from highest to lowest.

Everything is bigger in Texas, so if you’re looking to upgrade, consider one of the 69 Lone Star cities ranked in this year's Best Places to Live, from highest to lowest. For more information on how ...

The U.S. News Housing Market Index is a single number that measures and compares the health of U.S. housing markets using a data-driven approach. It’s based on three main economic indicators: housing ...

Arizona is known for its vast and diverse landscapes, including the Grand Canyon, Sonoran Desert and red rock formations, and abundant sunshine. Here are the 22 Arizona cities ranked in this year's ...

Mild winters, live music, sports teams and of course, the culinary scene are all components of the Pelican State’s culture. From Ark-La-Tex to the bayou, here are the 13 Louisiana cities ranked in ...

Settling down in one of the cities below could do wonders for your wallet. For the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings, we analyzed 859 cities to find the best places to live. Based on the median ...

From the Adirondack Mountains to the nonstop activity of New York City, New York state’s economy is led by financial services, health care, professional services, retail trade, manufacturing and ...

California is the most populous state in the country. Here are the 161 Golden State cities ranked in this year's Best Places to Live, from highest to lowest. For more information on how we rank, read ...

The cities with the best quality of life have high scores on U.S. News’ Quality of Life Index. It measures how satisfied residents are with their daily lives, and takes into account factors like crime ...

No matter where you live in Ohio, almost everyone knows the same chant and refrain – “OH!” “IO!” – to cheer on Ohio State sports teams. Here are the 16 Ohio cities ranked in this year's Best Places to ...