The US cities with the best quality of life in 2024, ranked

Erin McDowellFeb 15, 2024, 03:54 IST

Portland, Maine, ranked highly in quality of life, and the median age of residents skews older.Darryl Brooks/Shutterstock

US News & World Report released a list of the cities with the best quality of life.
Cities with ample outdoor activities and beautiful natural surroundings ranked highly on its list.

Quality of life is one of the biggest determining factors when deciding where to lay down roots.

US News & World Report identified the country's most "livable" cities by weighing factors like affordability, healthcare quality, and the overall happiness of residents.

Here are the top 15 cities with the best quality of life in 2024, ranked from worst to best, according to its report.

15. Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado.RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images

14. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan.Maria Dryfhout/Shutterstock

13. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Outdoor dining on the sidewalk in downtown Raleigh.Wileydoc/Shutterstock

12. Washington, DC

Washington, DC.Getty/Chip Somodevilla

11. Boise, Idaho

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10. Trenton, New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey.halbergman/Getty Images

9. Rochester, New York

Rochester, New York.Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock

8. Hartford, Connecticut

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7. Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay Packers fans support their team.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

6. Boston, Massachusetts

Woman drinking coffee in Boston, Massachusetts.2p2play/Shutterstock

5. Portland, Maine

A kayak instructor in Portland, Maine.Michael D. Wilson/Aurora Photos/Getty Images

4. San Jose, California

San Jose, California.Walter Bibikow/Getty Images

3. Madison, Wisconsin

A view of Madison, Wisconsin.Walter Bibikow/Getty Images

2. Boulder, Colorado

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1. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan.Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock

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