Looking for a New Hometown? We Got You!
Moving to a new state can be extremely stressful. Not only are you looking for a new home, but you also need to find a city with a good standard of living, safety, healthcare, low utility costs, and even good school districts. Here’s a list of the most liveable cities in each state.
Hawaii - Kailua
With a median household income of $138,363, Kailua fares significantly above the state average. On top of that, a monthly cost of living of just around $11,000 means that for most citizens, being able to save isn’t a problem.
California - Cupertino
While most people would go for cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, Irvine, or even LA, the real ones know that Cupertino is the place to be in California. If you want to bask in the warm Californian sun without sky-high rents and mortgages, this is the place to be.
Florida - Wilton Manors
Imagine living in a warm, welcoming city about a 45-minute drive from Miami, without paying Miami prices. That perfectly describes Wilton Manors. With an average cost of living of about $6,700 per month and a liveability score of 91, this is the perfect place to live in Florida.
Montana - Bozeman
With a median household income of $74,000, a monthly mortgage cost of $5,000, and the average cost of living hovering around $7,000, Bozeman, Montana, is an affordable, safe, clean, and comfortable city to call your home.
Colorado - Lafayette
If you are looking to become a Colorado resident, and Denver and Colorado Springs are not for you, consider Lafayette. This city is just a half-hour drive from Denver and offers a similar standard of living on a monthly cost of about $6,300, making it one of the best places to live in the state.
Massachusetts - Lexington
Lexington has one of the highest liveability scores on this list, standing at 92. That, combined with the fact that it is only 20 minutes away from Boston, one of the cultural hubs of the East Coast, makes Lexington an ideal place to settle down.
Oregon - Sherwood
A median family income of $109,000 and an average monthly cost of living of around $3,000 make Sherwood an affordable place to live. Meanwhile, the city is just 17 miles from Portland, making it easily accessible.
Maryland - University Park
With a median household income of nearly $200,000, University Park is one of the most comfortable places to live in Maryland. It is also close to city centres like Washington D. C. and Baltimore, giving residents easy access to a plethora of amenities, events, and communities.
Maine - Freeport
With a population just above 8,000, Freeport is the definition of the idyllic American beach town. Although the average monthly cost of living is slightly higher than the national average at about $5,800 a month, its cleanliness, safety, and access to a good social infrastructure make Freeport a go-to option for many in Maine.
Georgia - Avondale Estates
If you are a fan of Tudor history and want to live in a town inspired y the hometown of William Shakespeare, Avondale Estates, Georgia, should be your next destination. It’s a great place for non-history buffs, too, with a monthly cost of living around $5,700 and a liveability score of 87.
North Carolina - Cary
Cary is one of the few cities in the country that combines the benefits of living in a large metropolitan city with the community support and values of a small town. As one of the most rapidly growing areas of the state, it is quickly becoming the choice destination for many families to call their home.
Arizona - Gilbert
Another haven for people who hold family-friendly values, Gilbert has one of the highest median incomes in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area ($115,179). It also has a thriving, diverse community with safe neighbourhoods and great schools, perfect for building a family.
Wisconsin - Whitefish Bay
Only six miles outside of Milwaukee, Whitefish Bay boasts an extremely high liveability score of 93. It has a median household income of $142,000 and a per capita income of $86,000, making it one of the most comfortable communities in Wisconsin.
Washington - Battle Ground
With a median household income of around $100,000 and a population of around 23,000 people, Battle Ground, Washington, gives its residents a comfortable community that has all the comforts and development of a metro city without any of the clutter and chaos.
Pennsylvania - Jenkintown
If you work in Philly, you might want to consider moving to Jenkintown with your family. Located eleven miles outside of the city centre, Jenkintown is a smaller satellite city with a median household income of $118,000 and a monthly cost of living of around $5,100.
Utah - Kaysville
If you have a large family with many children, Kaysville might be the place for you. Over half the households in the city have children under the age of 18, making it very family-friendly. It’s also only a short commute away from Salt Lake City, Utah’s largest city.
Ohio - Grandview Heights
Just a stone’s throw away from Columbus, Ohio, is Grandview Heights, a city with a population just above 9000. The city is easily walkable, with integrated paths connecting key areas and amenities, like the public school and library. It has a liveability score of 94, making it THE place to be.
Alaska - Sitka
If you’ve watched ‘The Proposal’, you know Sitka to be the quaint Alaskan hometown of Ryan Reynolds’ character. Sitka offers its residents a charming mix of Native American, Russian, and American culture, along with a well-developed infrastructure that’ll make you never want to leave.
New Jersey - Pompton Lakes
At $113,000, the median household income is significantly higher than the national average. This means that people living here often have the means to live an extremely comfortable life. This, combined with its proximity to other major cities in the area, makes Pompton Lakes the city of choice in New Jersey.
Connecticut - New Milford
New Mitford is a quaint Connecticut town with roots dating back to the colonial times. It has a cost of living of around $5,000 per month. The town is also not densely populated, making it ideal for people who want to live a calm life in nature.
Idaho - Post Falls
If you are more outdoorsy, Post Falls, located near the Spokane River, is a great place to live. It provides a well-balanced mix of nature and urban planning, and gives access to great schools, hospitals, and other public amenities.
New Mexico - Los Alamos
If you run in academia circles, Los Alamos might already be on your radar. Yes, it is (famously) the site where the first ever atomic bomb was built and tested under the Manhattan Project during World War II. Today, it boasts a thriving, closely knit community comprising highly educated scientists and researchers.
Nevada - Las Vegas
While living in what some might call the party capital of the world might not seem ideal to many, Las Vegas boasts a high median household income ($66,000) and a good liveability score of 82.
New York - Pittsford
If living in a small town with hardly more than a thousand people sounds like your dream life, consider moving to Pittsford. Located only a fifteen-minute drive from Rochester, and a little over an hour away from Syracuse and Buffalo, Pittsford gives you a quiet life with a high standard of living.
Vermont - Montpelier
Despite being the capital of the state of Vermont, Montpelier is sparsely populated (like the rest of the state), with only about 7,900 residents. If you’d like to live in a city that is calm and quiet but also rich in culture, history, art, and political influence, Montpelier is the place for you.
New Hampshire - Concord
A little more than three hours' drive away from Bridgport and New Haven, Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. However, unlike Montpelier, Concord has a robust population of about 45,000 residents. This combines with its political influence and high standard of living to make the city one of the best in the state.
Rhode Island - Cranston
Only about 15 minutes away from Providence is Cranston, the second-largest city in Rhode Island. Although not as famous, Cranston offers a diverse, well-knit community of residents and a high standard of living that makes it feel idyllic.
Alabama - Hoover
As the largest suburban city in Alabama and the sixth-largest city in the state overall, Hoover is a regional economic hub. But, its location at the foothills of the Appalachian mountains and access to places like the Oak Mountain State Park make it ideal for those seeking a more well-rounded lifestyle.
Delaware - Newark
Although Newark is a college town, it isn’t one of those typical party cities full of young kids. It’s also a manufacturing hub and home to many outdoor sporting activities, making it an ideal place to live.
Wyoming - Cheyenne
Cheyenne is the capital of the state of Wyoming with a population of about 65,000. Deeply involved in Western culture, the city provides its residents with a comfortable lifestyle steeped in history and culture. The city has a high per capita income ($53,000) and a liveability score of 83, making it the perfect Midwestern city.
Texas - Denton
Located about an hour from Dallas and Fort Worth, Denton provides easy access to major metropolitan regions of the state, without the stress of living in an urban hub. It also has a high median income with a relatively low cost of living, making the city an easy, cost-effective choice.
South Carolina - Simpsonville
Simpsonville is an up-and-coming city in South Carolina with a population of about 30,000 people. Its median household income is around $80,000, and per capita income is at $50,000.
South Dakota - Brandon
Brandon is a city in South Dakota that offers the comforts of urbanisation in a small, community-driven town. About 31% of families in the city have a household income above $150,000, and nuclear families make up a large part of the population. So if you are a family looking to move to a rapidly developing city, this is the choice for you.
Kansas - Lawrence
The home of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, is another college town that is a great place to live, even for families. It is a diverse city that gives everyone access to high-quality education and healthcare, and is only a forty-five-minute drive from Kansas City.
Iowa - Ankeny
A median household income of $101,000 and a poverty rate of only 4% is a testament to the city’s rapid economic growth in recent years. A family-friendly community with a robust public school system makes it one of the most desirable places to live in Iowa.
Mississippi - Oxford
The third college town on this list, Oxford, is home to the University of Mississippi, and that is baked into the city’s identity. The University is the backbone of the city’s economy, and gives the residents a diverse cultural landscape steeped in Southern hospitality.
Arkansas - Rogers
Fun fact about Rogers - it is the home of the first Walmart store and the headquarters of the Walmart corporation. In fact, the retail chain forms an important part of the city’s economy and has even built a music arena for residents. In short, it is a safe, economically prosperous city to call your home.
Louisiana - Metairie
If you wish to surround yourself with the culture and history woven into New Orleans but don’t want to live in what is essentially a party city, make Metairie your new home. The city offers a higher standard of living and is just fifteen minutes away from downtown New Orleans.
Indiana - West Lafayette
Just across the river from Lafayette, the city of West Lafayette is another college town, home of Purdue University. Along with Lafayette, the city offers residents a clean, well-developed and maintained urban hub that they can proudly call their home.
Tennessee - Clarksville
An hour away from Nashville lies the city of Clarksville, a suburban city with a diverse population of about 189,000. It provides its residents with a mix of urban amenities and suburban design, making it perfect for large families.
Minnesota - Rochester
Rochester is a medium-sized urban city in Minnesota with a population of about 122,000. The city offers its residents the conveniences of urban living with easy access to nature and green spaces. Rochester has over 100 parks and over 85 miles of paved hiking trails, making it perfect for you if you’re a nature lover.
Michigan - Clawson
If you work in Detroit and are looking for a great place to settle down with your family, your search ends here. Clawson is a satellite city of Detroit known for its safe neighbourhoods, relatively low rates of poverty (5.38%), high education levels, and family-oriented communities.
North Dakota - Fargo
Home to many colleges, including the North Dakota State University, Fargo is the most populous city in the state. It attracts residents from both the Dakotas and Minnesota looking for work in the education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. It is a vibrant, diverse, and culturally rich city to raise your family in.
Oklahoma - Norman
A growing city with a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and many recreational amenities, Norman is also home to the University of Oklahoma. In recent years, it has grown rapidly nd become home to many young professionals and their families.
Virginia - Lynchburg
If you are young, just starting out, and have a small family in tow, consider settling in Lynchburg. The home of Liberty University, the city provides a dynamic, diverse community with a median household income of $66,700 and a liveability score of 92.
Kentucky - Bellevue
A small city with just about 5,700 residents (mostly between the ages of 30 and 34), Bellevue is a city quickly on the rise. Since 2020, the city has grown about 3.7% and now has a median household income of $66,700, with a monthly cost of living at just about $3,300.
West Virginia - Nutter Fort
Although Nutter Fort is a small community with just about 1,400 people, it offers all the major utilities and amenities of an urbanised city. It has a median household income of $56,000, a liveability score of 87, and an extremely low cost of living.
Missouri - Maplewood
Just eight miles away from downtown St. Louis, Maplewood can almost be considered a suburb of the much bigger city. With a population that mostly consists of young working professionals, Maplewood is a quieter place to live if you need to be in St. Louis often.
Illinois - Jerome
Another small city with about 1,600 residents, Jerome has a median household income of $52,000. The city is quite young, with 25-29 year olds making up 11% of the city’s population.
Washington - Bellevue
Bellevue is another young, diverse city of about 150,000 residents in the heart of Washington state. Notably, the city has large Asian and Hispanic communities, which have shaped its cultural landscape. It has a median age of 39.3 years, making it ideal for young professionals.
