| A list of cities and towns that are the best places to | | | | Cary has a population of 94,536. |
| live in U.S. has been put together by based on the | | | | 6. Portland, Maine: A modern city and the backbone |
| nominations of its customers. Relocate America | | | | of Maine's economy, Portland is one of the safest |
| offers relocation resources and information to people | | | | cities in the country. The waterfront city offers |
| who are relocating to a new community. The top 100 | | | | affordable housing, great business environment, low |
| places to live are compiled annually and are selected | | | | unemployment rate, outstanding schools and loads of |
| based on key data on neighborhood details, its | | | | amenities. A friendly city, Portland has a vibrant arts |
| beauty, education, recreational activities and | | | | district and offers a wonderful lifestyle. There are |
| economic growth, crime and housing. With the | | | | approximately 64,000 residents living here. |
| statistics and feedback provided by people based on | | | | 7. San Francisco, California: One of the top locations in |
| their experience in these communities, the editorial | | | | the U.S. and a city that is famous for its wonderful |
| team has rated the top 100 best places to live. Of | | | | landmarks, San Francisco offers a whole host of |
| these, the following are the top 10 U.S. towns people | | | | attractions, an ideal climate, picturesque beauty and a |
| want to live. | | | | rich culture. Although the cost of living is higher, it is |
| 1. Asheville, North Carolina: Located in the Blue Ridge | | | | amply compensated by the wages and salaries which |
| Mountains at the merging of two rivers, Asheville is | | | | are among the highest in the nation. The city has |
| an ideal getaway with its vibrant downtown and | | | | excellent transportation systems, plentiful jobs, some |
| great outdoor recreational activities. Asheville offers | | | | of the famous educational institutions in the U.S. and |
| homes that range from the lower 120s to over a | | | | a great lifestyle. San Francisco has 739,246 residents |
| million. The average home is priced at $265,000 and | | | | approximately. |
| Asheville has a population of 68,889. | | | | 8. Stevens Point, Wisconsin: Stevens Point is located |
| 2. Traverse City, Michigan: With over 180 miles of | | | | in the center of the state, along the Wisconsin River |
| lovely shoreline and about 150 deep blue lakes, | | | | in a scenic setting. Miles of cross country ski trails, |
| Traverse City is a real paradise. Come winter, and | | | | hiking and biking trails, and golf courses cover the |
| one can enjoy a variety of outdoor sports including | | | | city's beautiful landscape. The city is family friendly, |
| sleigh rides, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. | | | | offers quality education and has two university |
| The city is noted for its vineyards and its wines, and | | | | campuses and several schools. The historic |
| has a thriving wine industry. The population is 16,000. | | | | downtown adds charm to this city that is home to |
| 3. Ithaca, New York: Situated on the southern shore | | | | about 25,000 people. Homes are affordable and |
| of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca is known for its | | | | maintenance costs are low. |
| picture-perfect surroundings. It is home to Ithaca | | | | 9. O'Fallon, Missouri: A fast developing community with |
| College and Cornell University. The town is great for | | | | a population of 67,009, O'Fallon has a small-town feel. |
| young families with children. There are a good | | | | The town is well connected and is dubbed 'the |
| number of schools that are part of the Ithaca City | | | | crossroads of the nation'. This town offers beautiful |
| School District. The town has 29,300 residents. | | | | surroundings, affordable housing, and a good |
| 4. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago is not unfamiliar to many. | | | | education scenario. The city is also home to several |
| Located on Lake Michigan, the city offers a host of | | | | sports teams including football, basketball and hockey |
| recreation, great education and a great nightlife | | | | leagues. |
| among others. The city's unique community spirit, | | | | 10. Spencer, Iowa: Rounding out the top 10 is |
| sophisticated urban living and multi-cultural heritage | | | | Spencer, a beautiful town that is loaded with |
| attract several visitors to it every year. The big city | | | | numerous picturesque lakes, wooded shorelines and |
| has a population that is close to 3 million. | | | | rolling farmlands. The city of Spencer is just 20 miles |
| 5. Cary, North Carolina. Cary is located in the Triangle | | | | from the Great Lakes region and offers year-round |
| area of N.C., which often featured among the | | | | fun. The biking and skiing trails provide abundant |
| country's best places. A thriving community that | | | | recreation opportunities as do the beautiful |
| enjoys close proximity to major educational | | | | campgrounds and fishing zones. A thriving economy, |
| institutions, Cary has one of the highest median | | | | a low cost of living, excellent health care and a safe |
| household incomes. The sense of security here is high | | | | environment, along with affordable homes makes |
| with the town ranked 10th among the 369 large | | | | Spencer a sought-after city and a preferred vacation |
| cities in the U.S. It is also the safest city in the South. | | | | destination. The population of the town is 11,317 |
| The technology town houses several international | | | | approximately. |
| business firms and offers great job opportunities. | | | | |