Where are the best places to live in the United States? Well, it depends on who you ask. However, when ranking U.S. cities based on affordability, desirability, job market and quality of life, there appears to be two states that stand out above all of the others.
U.S. News & World Report recently published its 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings, and five of the top 10 cities are in Indiana and Texas. In fact, for the first time in the ranking’s history, two neighboring towns ranked first and second.
“The 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings offer consumers a look at places throughout the U.S. that might meet their needs for livability best,” said Erika Giovanetti, consumer lending analyst at U.S. News & World Report. “Carmel and Fishers, Indiana, are two neighboring locations that offer residents a good quality of life without breaking the bank.”…