This list ranks U.S. cities with at least 25,000 residents by their Crime & Safety grade, starting with the safest.
Towns and small cities with populations from 2,500 to 50,000, ranked by overall ReloScore, which combines cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
Cities with populations of at least 2,500, ranked by Affluence grade—a measure of household income, home values, and educational attainment—from highest to lowest.
Cities where at least 15% of residents work from home, within 60 miles of a major airport, ranked by Quality of Life grade.
Cities with a Cost of Living grade of B or better and a Crime grade of A- or better, sorted from most affordable first.
This list filters for cities with a median age of 35 or under and at least 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, then ranks them by Quality of Life grade.
This list ranks cities with a median age of 45 or older and a crime and safety grade of B or better, sorted by overall ReloScore.
This list ranks U.S. cities with a population of at least 5,000 and a state tax burden grade of A- or better, sorted by ReloScore from highest to lowest.
Towns with a crime grade of B or better, a blast zone grade of A- or better, and at least 60 miles from a major city, sorted by strategic location grade.
Texas cities with at least 5,000 residents, ranked from most affordable to least affordable by cost-of-living grade.
Texas cities with populations of 5,000 or more, ranked by their Crime & Safety grade from highest to lowest.
Florida cities with at least 5,000 residents, ranked from lowest to highest cost of living.
Florida cities ranked by Crime & Safety grade, from highest to lowest, to help you find a safer place to live.
California cities ranked by cost-of-living grade, from most affordable to least, for residents who want to stay in-state and spend less.
California cities ranked by Crime & Safety grade, from highest to lowest, for those seeking a low-crime place to live.
Cities in South Carolina are ranked by ReloScore, a composite grade that weighs cost of living, crime and safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
A curated list of Arizona cities sorted by overall ReloScore, which grades each place on cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
Cities in Indiana with a crime grade of B- or better, sorted by cost of living from most affordable to least.
Cities in Ohio with a crime & safety grade of B- or better, ranked from lowest to highest cost of living.
Tennessee cities ranked by overall ReloScore, which combines cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
Cities in California, Oregon, and Washington with a Crime & Safety grade of B- or better, a homeownership rate of at least 55%, and a median age of 42 or younger, ranked from safest first.
West Coast cities with a median age of 38 or under, at least 30% bachelor's degrees, and a population of 10,000 or more, ranked by quality of life grade.
This list ranks cities in California, Oregon, and Washington with a median age of 40 or higher, sorted by overall ReloScore for retirees seeking mature communities.
Small towns and towns (2,500–50,000 people) in California, Oregon, and Washington, ranked by ReloScore — a composite of cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
Cities with 5,000+ residents in California, Oregon, and Washington, ranked by cost-of-living grade from most affordable to least.
Cities and towns in California, Oregon, and Washington with a population of at least 5,000, ranked by Crime & Safety grade from highest to lowest.
Pacific Northwest cities with a median age of 40 or older, ranked by ReloScore. The list includes communities in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with a population of at least 2,500.
Small towns (2,500–50,000 people) in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, ranked by ReloScore — a composite of cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
Cities and towns in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with at least 5,000 people, ranked by cost-of-living grade from highest to lowest.
Cities and towns in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with a population of at least 5,000, ranked by Crime & Safety grade from safest to least safe.
Cities in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming with a Crime & Safety grade of B- or higher, at least 55% homeownership, and a median age of 42 or younger, ranked from safest first.
Mountain West cities with a median age of 38 or under and a high share of bachelor's degrees, ranked by quality of life.
Retirement-friendly cities in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming with a crime and safety grade of B- or better and a median age of at least 42, ranked by ReloScore.
Small towns and towns (2,500–50,000 people) across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, ranked by ReloScore — a composite of cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
The most affordable cities and towns in the Mountain West, ranked by cost-of-living grade. All places have at least 5,000 residents.
Cities and towns in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming with populations of 5,000 or more, sorted by Crime & Safety grade from highest to lowest.
Cities and towns in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming with at least 12% of workers working from home, sorted by Quality of Life grade.
Cities in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas with a Crime & Safety grade of B- or better, a homeownership rate of 55% or higher, and a median age of 42 or under, ranked from safest first.
This list ranks Southwest cities with a young, educated population (median age 38 or under, 30% or more with a bachelor's degree) by their quality of life grade.
This list ranks cities in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas with a median age of 42 or older and a crime and safety grade of B- or better, sorted by overall ReloScore.
Small towns (2,500–50,000 people) in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas, ranked by ReloScore — a composite of cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
The most affordable cities and towns in the Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas) with at least 5,000 residents, ranked by cost-of-living grade from highest to lowest.
This list ranks Midwest cities with a Crime & Safety grade of B- or higher, a homeownership rate of at least 55%, and a median age of 42 or younger, sorted from safest first.
We rank Midwest cities with a median age of 38 or under, at least 30% bachelor's degrees, and a population of 10,000 or more, sorted by quality of life grade.
Cities in 12 Midwest states, filtered for a median age of 42 or older and a crime and safety grade of B- or better, sorted by overall ReloScore.
Cities and towns in the Midwest with a population of at least 5,000, sorted by cost-of-living grade from highest to lowest.
These Midwest cities and towns (population 5,000+) are ranked by their Crime & Safety grade, from safest to least safe, based on FBI crime data and other safety metrics.
This list ranks Southern cities for families, filtered for a crime grade of B- or higher, a homeownership rate of at least 55%, and a median age of 42 or younger. Cities are sorted from safest first.
This list ranks Southern cities with a median age of 42 or older and a crime safety grade of B- or higher, sorted by overall ReloScore.
Small towns and towns in the South with populations between 2,500 and 50,000, ranked by ReloScore — our composite grade based on cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
Cities and towns across 14 Southern states with populations of 5,000 or more, ranked from most to least affordable based on cost-of-living grades.
Cities and towns across 14 Southern states with at least 5,000 residents, ranked by their Crime & Safety grade from highest to lowest.
Cities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee with a Crime & Safety grade of B- or better, at least 55% homeownership, and a median age of 42 or younger, ranked from safest first.
This list is built for retirees looking for safe, age-45-plus communities in the Southeast. Cities are filtered by a crime grade of B- or better and a median age of at least 42, then sorted by overall ReloScore.
Cities and towns in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee with a population of at least 5,000, sorted by cost-of-living grade from highest to lowest.
Cities and towns in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee with populations of 5,000 or more, sorted by Crime & Safety grade from highest to lowest.
Cities in 14 East Coast states with a crime grade of B- or better, at least 55% homeownership, and a median age of 42 or under, ranked by safety.
This list ranks East Coast cities with a median age of 38 or under, at least 30% bachelor's degrees, and a population of 10,000 or more, sorted by quality of life grade.
Retirement-friendly cities on the East Coast with a median age of 42 or older and a crime & safety grade of B- or better, ranked by overall ReloScore.
Small towns and towns (population 2,500–50,000) across 14 East Coast states, ranked by ReloScore — a composite of cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
The most affordable cities on the East Coast, ranked by cost-of-living grade from highest to lowest, for towns with at least 5,000 residents.
The safest cities and towns on the East Coast, ranked by Crime & Safety grade. Only places with at least 5,000 residents are included.
Cities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont with a crime grade of B- or better, homeownership rate of 55% or higher, and median age of 42 or under, ranked from safest first.
Cities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont with a median age of 38 or under, at least 30% bachelor's degrees, and a population of 10,000 or more, sorted by quality of life grade.
This list ranks New England cities with a median age of 42 or older and a crime & safety grade of B- or higher, sorted by overall ReloScore.
Small towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont with populations between 2,500 and 50,000, ranked by ReloScore.
Cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont with a population of at least 5,000, sorted by cost-of-living grade from highest to lowest.
New England towns and cities with at least 5,000 residents, ranked by Crime & Safety grade from highest to lowest.
Cities in the Mid-Atlantic with a crime grade of B- or better, at least 55% homeownership, and a median age of 42 or under, ranked by safety.
Mid-Atlantic cities with a median age of 38 or under and a high share of bachelor's degrees, ranked by quality of life.
Cities in the Mid-Atlantic with a median age of 42 or older and a crime & safety grade of B- or higher, ranked by ReloScore.
Small towns and towns (population 2,500–50,000) across the Mid-Atlantic, ranked by ReloScore, which combines cost of living, safety, affluence, quality of life, personal sovereignty, and strategic location.
Cities and towns in the Mid-Atlantic with at least 5,000 residents, ranked by cost-of-living grade from most affordable to least.
This curated ranking highlights towns and cities in the Mid-Atlantic with the highest Crime & Safety grades, sorted from safest first. All places have a population of at least 5,000.