10 Best US Cities to Live In
8. Boulder, Colorado
Nestled aside the majestic Rocky Mountains, northwest of Denver, Boulder is the nature lover’s paradise. The city features world-class skiing, camping, hiking, and biking, as well as great restaurants, museums, and public libraries.
In this city of 100,000 residents, the median income is $65,000 per year, with most working in professional, scientific, and technical service industries. The downside is, it can be hard to stretch those dollars here: The average home cost in Boulder is $410,200, and the cost of living is 39.40% higher than the national average. However, the crime rate is very low, the education level is one of the highest in the country, and the overall quality of life is great. The population is mostly comprised of single thirty-something professionals who enjoy living a green life – Boulder is ranked the seventh greenest city in the country.
