New data-driven list ranks the best small to mid-sized cities to live, work and visit in the Midwest.
Livability.com has released its 2024 ranking of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest. Appleton has earned a top spot on this year’s list of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest, highlighting its exceptional quality of life and affordability.
The data-driven ranking was created using information collected from Livability’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live, which recognizes the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S.
The list is based on extensive research into economic variables and factors influencing quality of life, with a unique emphasis on affordability. Livability.com partnered with Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) to curate the Top 100 Best Places to Live list based on about 100 data points measuring eight categories:
- Economy
- Housing and Cost of Living
- Amenities
- Transportation
- Environment
- Safety
- Education
- Health
The ranking focuses on small to mid-sized cities (population 75,000 – 500,000) across the U.S., using an algorithm to weigh the eight categories against each other and select the 100 best places to live.
When combined, this data emphasizes Appleton’s appeal as a thriving community with a strong economy, vibrant amenities and welcoming atmosphere. Appleton scored especially well in the housing and cost of living, safety and amenities categories.
The Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest broadly reflects the findings that affordability and local amenities are top priorities for people looking to relocate.
“In today’s landscape, where affordability is increasingly challenging, people are prioritizing locations where their money stretches further,” says Amanda Ellis, Editor in Chief of Livability.com. “Our rankings spotlight exceptional small and mid-sized communities that excel in providing residents with both affordability and a high quality of life.”
For more information about the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Amanda Ellis, Livability.com Editor-in-Chief: [email protected]
About Livability.com:
Livability.com highlights the best small to mid-sized cities and what makes them great places to live, work and visit. Through exclusive research and original content, we examine issues such as affordability, cultural amenities and talent attraction, and celebrate the accomplishments of these cities through top 10 lists, our annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live, and articles exploring the who, what, why and how behind the “where.” Livability.com is a division of Journal Communications, Inc., based in Franklin, TN.
