The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021—2022
From superb suburbs to quaint small towns, our 35th annual list highlights the places where job growth is rising, home prices are affordable, and the quality of life shines.
By Samantha Sharf, Aly J. Yale, Daniel Bortz, Leslie Cook, Julia Glum, Mallika Mitra and Ana Lucía Murillo
Best Places 2021 #1-5
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Best Places 2021 #6-16
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Best Places 2021 #17-27
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Best Places 2021 #28-38
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Best Places 2021 #39-50
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