US City Rankings
Top 100 US cities ranked by cost, income, rent, and quality of life — sourced from US Census, BEA, and EPA data.
Cost of Living & Income
Lowest Cost of Living
Cities with the lowest cost of living index relative to the US national average (100).
Highest Median Household Income
Cities with the highest median household income, based on US Census ACS data.
Cheapest Rent
Cities with the lowest median gross rent, based on US Census ACS data.
Most Affordable Housing
Cities with the lowest median home values, based on US Census ACS data.
Healthcare, Climate & Neighborhoods
Best Healthcare Cities
Cities with Most Doctors
Cities with Most Hospitals
Sunniest Cities
Warmest Cities
Mildest Climate Cities
Cities with Most Snow
Most Walkable Neighborhoods
Safest Neighborhoods
Most Affordable Neighborhoods
Highest Income Neighborhoods
About these rankings
All rankings use official US government data — US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Occupational Wages, and EPA AirNow. Data reflects the most recent available survey year. Rankings include cities with populations of 25,000 or more.