The U.S. News and World Report has debuted its newest list of the 125 Best Places to Live in the U.S., and Providence has scored No. 91. It's ranking beat cities like Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Austin, Texas took the No. 1 spot, followed by Denver, Colo. The other New England cities making the list include Portland, Maine (No. 23); Boston (No. 27); Manchester, N.H. (No. 43); Hartford, Conn. (No. 47); Worchester, Mass. (No. 62); Springfield, Mass. (No. 86); and New Haven, Conn. (No. 95).
"U.S. News analyzed the 125 most populous metro areas to find the best places to live," the publication said regarding its methodology. "To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life."
Specifically, U.S. News & World Report analyzed elements of each metro, such as the job market, net migration and quality of life.
In terms of Providence, it scored highest in job market (6.8) and quality of life (6.1), coming in with an overall ranking of 6.5.
"Providence is a culturally diverse metro area home to young professionals and artists, characterized by a quaint New England vibe," wrote U.S. News & World Report-appointed local expert, Liz Lee. "Providence has a budding economy fueled by the health care, education, tourism and financial sectors."
