66.7/100
Washington
Seattle
Nature access • tech careers • coffee & food culture
2025 population784,777Avg. rent$2,030
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CITY PROFILES
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OVERALL LEADERS
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- #1St. GeorgeUtah73.1
- #2Colorado SpringsColorado73.0
- #3MeridianIdaho72.8
LIFE BEYOND THE SCORE
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Cost & Housing
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Explore this lens →Family & Community
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Explore this lens →Health & Wellbeing
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64.1/100
Texas
Austin
Live music • tech careers • active weekends
2025 population1,002,632Avg. rent$1,729
Explore lifestyle & data →63.3/100
Massachusetts
Boston
Walkability • education & healthcare • historic urban living
2025 population672,973Avg. rent$2,147
Explore lifestyle & data →62.1/100
Colorado
Denver
Mountain access • active lifestyles • sunshine
2025 population740,613Avg. rent$1,831
Explore lifestyle & data →54.8/100
Illinois
Chicago
Urban neighborhoods • architecture • food & live music
2025 population2,731,585Avg. rent$1,440
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Explore states →WHY WE BUILT THISA lifestyle-first relocation guide
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About us →LATEST INSIGHTS
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Lifestyle Guide
Safest Cities in California: Major Cities Ranked by Reported Crime
The safest cities in California depend heavily on what you mean by “city.” Many statewide lists are led by smaller…
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Housing in California: What Buyers and Renters Should Know
Housing in California is expensive by almost any national benchmark, but a single statewide price hides the decision that actually…
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Cost of Living in California: What It Really Costs
The cost of living in California is high by national standards, but the statewide average can be misleading. Federal price…
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