In the US - California, no question. Whether it is Northern or Southern, kind of depends which floats your boat b/c they are so different socially and politically, but both have everything else you could want (great weather, hot chicks (although SoCal blows away NoCal in this regard), great golf, tons of shit to do, skiing is driving distance, Vegas $100 flight, beaches, great economies).
Outside the US, from cities I have visited, Toronto and Barcelona seem like they would be amazing to live in for major cities.
Outside the US, from cities I have visited, Toronto and Barcelona seem like they would be amazing to live in for major cities.
I just visited California, started in San Diego and finished up in Mammoth. San Diego was incredible. There was a lot to do and the weather is always perfect. The school system is also apparently pretty good. The only downside is cost of living. Truth be told, I have really enjoyed every part of CA I have visited with the exception of LA and Palm Springs in the summer (winter is different story).
Would say California but the Mexicans are taking over and when they get ahold of a city it's downhill from there..
I always thought Vegas would be a great place to live or certain parts of Florida.
When I was a loan officer I used to deal with a lot of people that lived in Oregon and they used to tell me that Oregon was by far the best place they ever lived..
I always thought Vegas would be a great place to live or certain parts of Florida.
When I was a loan officer I used to deal with a lot of people that lived in Oregon and they used to tell me that Oregon was by far the best place they ever lived..
Fort Collins Colorado was number one in the last money magazine rankings
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td><table class="newsTable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td colspan="2"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><script language="JavaScript"> if ((location.pathname == '/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/') || (location.pathname == '/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/index.html')) { document.write(''); } else { document.write('
<select style="margin-top: 7px; font-size: 10px; visibility: visible;" onchange="if (this.options[selectedIndex].value != '') top.location.href=this.options[selectedIndex].value" name="bplive2006"> <option value="/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/index.html" selected="selected">2006</option> <option value="/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2005/index.html">2005</option></select> </td></tr></tbody></table>
And the winners are...
Americans are flocking to places that offer big-city opportunities and amenities -- with a lot more green space and a lot less stress. See the top 10 Great American Towns. (more)
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">1. Fort Collins, CO
</td><td class="rightColumn">6. Overland Park, KS
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">2. Naperville, IL
</td><td class="rightColumn">7. Scottsdale, AZ
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">3. Sugar Land, TX
</td><td class="rightColumn">8. Boise, ID
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">4. Columbia/Ellicott City, MD
</td><td class="rightColumn">9. Fairfield, CT
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">5. Cary, NC
</td><td class="rightColumn">10. Eden Prairie, MN
</td></tr></tbody></table>
Best places, state-by-state
Texas is home to the most finalists on this year's list. See the best places to live in your favorite state. (more)
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• Texas
</td><td class="rightColumn">• New York
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• California
</td><td class="rightColumn">• See the rest
</td></tr></tbody></table>
Top 100
See America's best small cities, plus the 10 best big cities, including detailed city stats and customizable maps. (more)
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• 1-25
</td><td>• 76-90
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• 26-50
</td><td>• Best big cities
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• 51-75
</td><td class="rightColumn">• See the rest
</td></tr></tbody></table>
Top-earning cities
Where do residents have the highest incomes? Plus, more top 25 lists: (more)
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• Job growth
</td><td>• Most singles
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• Priciest homes
</td><td>• Youngest
</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td style="padding-right: 12px;">• Best educated
</td><td class="rightColumn">• Hottest
</td></tr></tbody></table>
</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
i live about 20 min from naperville, i love that area and i am not surprised at all that its #2 on this list... great place to live it has it all
