The US cities with the best quality of life, ranked

• US News & World Report released a list of the cities with the best quality of life for 2024-2025.
• Cities with outdoor activities like beaches and mountains ranked higher.
• Ann Arbor, Michigan, was named the best city for a high quality of life.

Quality of life is one of the most important aspects one should consider before moving to a new city.

US News & World Report created a list of the country’s most livable cities, weighing factors such as affordability, healthcare quality, and residents’ overall happiness.

For its ranking, US News & World Report used data from sources such as the US Census Bureau, the FBI, and the US Department of Labor, among others.

Here are the top 15 cities with the best quality of life in 2024-2025, ranked.