Across the United States, smaller cities are quietly setting the pace for quality of life, economic opportunity and day-to-day livability. New rankings for 2025 highlight communities that combine ...

WalletHub ranked 1,318 small U.S. cities on affordability, health, safety, and quality of life. Carmel, Indiana, claimed the top spot with strong incomes, low ...

Bigger isn't always better. Most Americans say they'd prefer to live in the suburbs compared to big cities or rural areas. "Small-city life can be best for those who appreciate more wiggle room, fewer ...

Two Nashville suburbs were ranked among the top 20 best small cities in the U.S. by personal finance company WalletHub. The study compared over 1,300 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 ...

Retiring in a small town can offer lower costs, lighter traffic and a closer sense of community, but the best options are not guesswork. I am drawing on recent data-driven rankings of retirement ...

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