Boats docked in Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine, ranked highly in quality of life, and the median age of residents skews older.
  • US News & World Report released a list of the cities with the best quality of life.
  • Cities with ample outdoor activities and beautiful natural surroundings ranked highly on its list.
  • Ann Arbor, Michigan, was named the best city for a high quality of life.

Quality of life is one of the biggest determining factors when deciding where to lay down roots.

US News & World Report identified the country's most "livable" cities by weighing factors like affordability, healthcare quality, and the overall happiness of residents.