Best US cities to live in – Here homes are cheaper, jobs plenty and weather good

May 17, 2023

By: Rounak Jain

Green Bay, Wisconsin

The home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers tops the list of best US cities to live in. With a population of 3.2 lakh, it borders Lake Michigan and is an ideal place for water-sport enthusiasts. Its median home price is $1,81,700, while the average annual salary is $50,020.

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Huntsville, Alabama

Alabama’s largest city and a defence hub, Huntsville has a large presence of NASA and US Army’s Redstone Arsenal. It has a population of 4.64 lakh, while the median home price is $1,92,667. The average salary in Huntsville is $58,730.

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Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina

Known for research and technology, Raleigh and Durham are two parts of a tri-city region, also known as the Triangle. It has a population of 20 lakh and the median home price stands at $4,36,760. The average annual salary here is $59,173.

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Boulder, Colorado

Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder stands out with its iconic sandstone slabs and snow-capped Indian Peaks in the background. It has a population of 3.24 lakh, a median home price of $5,28,833 and an average annual salary of $70,450.

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Sarasota, Florida

Home to the Sarasota School of Architecture, Sarasota is one of the art hubs of Florida. This beach city has a population of 8.21 lakh, a median home price of $3,87,630 and an average annual salary of $48,180.

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Naples, Florida

Often known as the retirement spot for the rich and powerful, Naples is home to dolphin pods and tropical fish. It has a population of 3.79 lakh, a median home price of $3,45,000 and an average annual salary of $50,040.

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Portland, Maine

Portland is Maine’s economic hub and home to the maker movement and seafarers. With its rich history, Portland is home to 5.36 lakh people and has a median home price of $3,10,300, while the average annual salary is $55,790.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the second-largest banking hub in the US and home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It has a population of 25.95 lakh, a median home price of $4,06,169 and an average annual salary of $55,330.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Located at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs lies near the glacier-carved Pikes Peak. It is home to 7.35 lakh people and the median home price here is $5,55,072. The average annual salary in this city is $55,540.

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Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville, also known as the birthplace of retail giant Walmart, houses the University of Arkansas and is known for its higher education. It has a population of 5.26 lakh, a median home price of $2,03,150 and an average annual salary of $50,470.

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Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is home to several high-tech businesses and educational institutions. It is also known for its vibrant nightlife and has a population of 6.6 lakh. The median home price is $3,90,950 and the average annual salary is $57,680.

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Boise, Idaho

A paradise for recreationalists, Boise is the capital city of Idaho and is known for its natural beauty and an outdoorsy lifestyle. It is home to 7.3 lakh people and the median home price stands at $2,21,475. The average annual salary here is $49,010.

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