A website that showcases small to mid-sized cities has ranked three Iowa cities on its list of Top 100 Best Places to Live. Livability.com included Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines in its newest ranking.
The website’s list for 2026 focused on housing and the cost of living in each city. Only cities with a median home value under $500,000 were included. It also analyzed average rent and home prices relative to local incomes.
Livability.com examines “affordability, cultural amenities, talent attraction and more, celebrating the accomplishments of cities through various rankings,” according to a news release…