Michigan City Named the No. 2 Best to Live in the U.S.
There’s no denying that Michigan is a great place to live. I grew up in this state, so I might be biased, but I do think that Michigan has a lot to offer, whether it’s the four seasons or awesome colleges and pro sports or the Great Lakes.
Well, it’s now official that Michigan is a great place to live, as one of our cities has been named the No. 2 city to live in the United States for 2022.
For nine years now, Livability.com has been ranking the most livable small to mid-sized cities in America. This year, the outlet looked at 2,300 mid-sized cities with populations of 500,000 or less. Then, it got down to its top 100. “Every year, the list changes: we conduct exclusive studies and surveys, adjust our algorithm and add new variables and data points,” they state. “But one thing remains constant: We always start with the data. This year, we examined more than 2,300 cities based on more than 50 data points that are grouped into eight categories, measuring a city’s economic stability, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital and health care. This is how we calculate each city’s LivScore.”
The also too the “wow” factor into consideration. “Yes, these are all statistically great places to live, but would you actually want to live here?” they ask. “What are the ways in which each of these cities is creating an environment that is accommodating for remote workers? Where can you spend a Saturday afternoon or meet your friends for happy hour after a long day? How is this city different from other places?”
So, which Michigan city is No. 2 on the list? Ann Arbor. “Exciting things are happening in Ann Arbor,” the outlet explains. “The University of Michigan provides a robust and homegrown talent pipeline for healthcare and tech sectors, and the college’s presence keeps the city young at heart.” Madison, Wisconsin, came in at No. 1 on the tally. Find the full list here.
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