UrbRankCompare

Best Cities

Best US cities
for every lifestyle

The UrbRank Score weights 7 lifestyle dimensions differently for families, retirees, remote workers, and young professionals — so the rankings reflect what actually matters to you.

Best cities for families

25% safety, 25% affordability, 20% education, 15% climate, 10% walkability, 5% environment.

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  1. 1
    Auburn AL
    Score 87/100 · A
  2. 2
    Concord NC
    Score 79/100 · B+
  3. 3
    Cary NC
    Score 78/100 · B+

Best cities for retirees

25% climate, 25% affordability, 20% safety, 20% walkability, 10% environment.

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  1. 1
    Melbourne FL
    Score 85/100 · A-
  2. 2
    Auburn AL
    Score 85/100 · A-
  3. 3
    Nashua NH
    Score 83/100 · A-

Best cities for remote workers

35% affordability, 20% climate, 15% walkability, 15% environment, 15% safety.

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  1. 1
    Auburn AL
    Score 85/100 · A
  2. 2
    Fall River MA
    Score 84/100 · A-
  3. 3
    Lynchburg VA
    Score 84/100 · A-

Best cities for young professionals

30% jobs, 25% walkability, 20% affordability, 15% climate, 10% safety.

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  1. 1
    Cary NC
    Score 80/100 · A-
  2. 2
    Concord NC
    Score 80/100 · A-
  3. 3
    Edmond OK
    Score 80/100 · B+