Most Livable Cities in US
Highest quality of life scores - best places to live
⭐ Livability Score: 0-10 scale based on safety, cost, amenities, and environment.
| Rank | City | Livability | Population | Median Home | Crime Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue, WA | 9.4/10 | 151,485 | $1,150,000 | 22 |
| 2 | Irvine, CA | 9.2/10 | 287,401 | $1,250,000 | 25 |
| 3 | Scottsdale, AZ | 9.2/10 | 258,069 | $859,500 | 25 |
| 4 | Plano, TX | 9.1/10 | 287,677 | $552,800 | 28 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor, MI | 9.1/10 | 121,536 | $475,500 | 28 |
| 6 | Arlington, VA | 9.1/10 | 236,842 | $895,000 | 28 |
| 7 | Henderson, NV | 8.9/10 | 317,610 | $525,000 | 32 |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie, FL | 8.9/10 | 201,846 | $385,000 | 32 |
| 9 | Boulder, CO | 8.9/10 | 108,090 | $875,000 | 32 |
| 10 | Chandler, AZ | 8.9/10 | 257,165 | $525,000 | 32 |
| 11 | Broken Arrow, OK | 8.9/10 | 113,540 | $285,000 | 32 |
| 12 | Rochester, MN | 8.9/10 | 119,862 | $375,000 | 32 |
| 13 | Virginia Beach, VA | 8.9/10 | 450,138 | $425,000 | 32 |
| 14 | San Jose, CA | 8.8/10 | 1,021,795 | $1,395,500 | 35 |
| 15 | Austin, TX | 8.8/10 | 974,580 | $595,400 | 35 |
| 16 | Honolulu, HI | 8.8/10 | 345,064 | $1,057,700 | 35 |
| 17 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 8.8/10 | 178,234 | $625,000 | 35 |
| 18 | Fort Collins, CO | 8.8/10 | 170,243 | $515,000 | 35 |
| 19 | Madison, WI | 8.8/10 | 269,840 | $462,800 | 35 |
| 20 | El Paso, TX | 8.6/10 | 682,669 | $235,000 | 38 |
| 21 | Raleigh, NC | 8.6/10 | 474,169 | $485,600 | 38 |
| 22 | McAllen, TX | 8.6/10 | 143,433 | $195,000 | 38 |
| 23 | Bloomington, IN | 8.6/10 | 83,653 | $275,000 | 38 |
| 24 | Columbia, MO | 8.6/10 | 121,717 | $275,000 | 38 |
| 25 | Stamford, CT | 8.6/10 | 135,470 | $825,000 | 38 |
| 26 | Mesa, AZ | 8.5/10 | 508,958 | $432,700 | 40 |
| 27 | San Diego, CA | 8.4/10 | 1,423,851 | $761,400 | 42 |
| 28 | Durham, NC | 8.4/10 | 295,172 | $425,000 | 42 |
| 29 | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.4/10 | 472,688 | $485,000 | 42 |
| 30 | Santa Rosa, CA | 8.4/10 | 177,586 | $695,000 | 42 |
📊 Livability Methodology
Our livability score combines multiple factors: safety (crime rates), cost of living (home prices and rent), amenities (schools, healthcare, recreation), and environment (climate, walkability). Cities with populations over 30,000 are included for reliable data.