From the east coast to the west coast, here are the top spots for livability, value, jobs, and overall satisfaction, according to U.S. News' 2025 rankings.

Even the sunshine isn’t free in San Diego — it comes with the hefty price tag attached to life in a place with ample sun and waves all year round. The ballooning cost of living in America’s Finest ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated the year that 28.6% of lower-income households were living paycheck to paycheck. It was 2024. More American households are ...