5 Illinois Cities Named Among Top 100 Best Places to Live in US

Discover which 5 Illinois cities were amongst the 100 best places to be living in the US, according to a Livability study. All cities were ranked on the economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education, and health.

The latest scoop is in from Livability, your ultimate go-to when it comes to researching the perfect community for your squad.

Where Are The Best Places to Live in The US

Every year, Livability dishes out its coveted list of top-notch cities to call home in the United States, and this time around, Illinois has really outdone itself with five gems making it to the prestigious Top 100.

How Did 5 Illinois Cities Make the Top 100 Best Places to Live

Livability teamed up with the wizards at Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) to crunch numbers from thousands of cities across the nation.

They're cool algorithm takes everything into account – from the local economy to housing costs, amenities to safety, and even education and health perks. Each city gets a slick "LivScore," basically a report card grading its performance in all these key areas.

So, who made the cut in the Land of Lincoln? Set your brunch mimosas down, because here they are:

5 Illinois Cities Named Among Top 100 Best Places to Live in US

According to Livability,

Naperville, with a LiveScore of 862

Evanston, with a LiveScore of 770

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Bloomington, not far behind at 768

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Peoria, making waves with a LivScore of 706

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Champaign, rounding out the Illinois crew with a LiveScore of 702

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But wait, there's more! Our Midwestern families are also representing strong:

Indiana's shining stars include Carmel, taking the crown with an impressive LivScore of 875, and Fishers following closely behind at 864.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin boasts Madison with a respectable 754 and Appleton with 749.

Oh, and speaking of affordability, Livability only considers cities where the median home won't break the bank – we're talking $500,000 or less. Plus, they're all about that cozy community vibe, so their eyes are set on small to mid-size cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000.

These cities aren't ranked from 1 to 100. Livability is trying a fresh approach.

So, whether you're dreaming of picturesque suburbs or bustling college towns, Livability has got you covered with the lowdown on the best places to live. Time to pack your bags and start planning that next great adventure!

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