The best places to live in the U.S.? Florida makes the cut with 4 spots in the top 100
Livability announced their annual list of the top 100 cities to live in the U.S. today for 2023, and four local spots hit the charts.
This list focuses on highlighting small and mid-sized cities that offer a high quality of life, affordability, and various opportunities for individuals and families. It aims to showcase cities that are often overlooked in favor of larger metropolitan areas.
Amongst the top 50, the list featured St. Petersburg, Alafaya in Central Florida, and Fort Lauderdale. Orlando landed at No. 92.
The selection process involved evaluating nearly 100 data points and utilizing an algorithm that considers factors such as livability, economic opportunities, and cost of living.
It only considers destinations with populations between 75,000 and 500,000 and emphasizes affordability; excluding those with a median home value over $500,000.
Miami didn’t qualify to make the list. According to Redfin, Miami holds a median home value of $588,000 per month.
Miami’s cost of living is 21% higher than the national average, according to a reference from Payscale Software, and it has a $50,000 earnings minimum needed to maintain current standards of living.