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These four Colorado cities were named as “Best Places to Live in the U.S.”

May 29, 2024, 2:35 PM | Updated: May 30, 2024, 9:24 am

These four Colorado cities were named in the new “Best Places to Live in the U.S.”

Four cities in Colorado have been recognized in the latest edition of the “”Best Places to Live in the U.S.”

The 2024-25 list evaluated 150 major cities nationwide based on various factors such as value, desirability, job market, and quality of life.

U.S. News & World Report included Colorado Springs, Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins in the top 40 of this annual ranking.

These four Colorado cities were named in the new "Best Places to Live in the U.S."

Colorado Springs (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Springs secured the third spot, with high desirability and value scores highlighted by the report. The report also mentioned the friendly small-town atmosphere preserved in Colorado Springs, where people often greet familiar faces at local establishments.

Boulder claimed the 10th spot, followed by Fort Collins and Denver at 39th and 40th place, respectively.

Naples, Florida, topped the list due to its robust job market and quality of life, while Boise, Idaho, secured the second spot based on its strong value, job market, and quality of life scores.

Read the full report here.

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