People willing to weather the humid summers in the Yellowhammer State can enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a wide range of outdoor activities. Here are the 13 Alabama cities ranked in this ...

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 ...

Home to popular vacation towns, South Carolina is known for beaches, warm weather and hundreds of golf courses. Here are the 11 South Carolina cities ranked in this year's Best Places to Live, from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Retiring in one of the cities below could do wonders for your wallet. For the 2026 Best Places to Retire rankings, we analyzed 859 cities to find the best places to retire. Based on the median gross ...

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 ...

The Centennial State is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and craft beer lovers. Whether they're bicycling, taking brewery tours, or hiking near Red Rocks and Pikes Peak, Coloradans can enjoy recreation ...

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 ...

Residents of the Great Lakes State can expect mild summers, cold, snowy winters and a relatively low cost of living. Here are the 28 Michigan cities ranked in this year's Best Places to Live, from ...

From the Atlantic Coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains and famous historic destinations in between, Virginia is for lovers of history and nature. Here are the 23 Virginia cities ranked in this year's ...

The Constitution State, home of Yale University, blends New England culture with historic sites, modern urban life and a scenic mix of coastal plains, forested hills and open land. Here are the 11 ...