Which Alabama Cities Make Best Places To Live In The US List

Well, well, well, it’s about time. So many surveys, so little room for the great state of Alabama.

That changes today with a new 2026 report on the best places to live in the USA. The list comes from U.S. News & World Report, which compared 250 cities across the country on affordability, desirability, job market, and quality of life.

We all know it’s a big decision when we are looking to settle down in a city. That’s why it’s good to have new research to help us make informed decisions.

Is Alabama on the list?

Let’s look at the top 10:

10. Sugarland, Texas.

9. Frisco, Texas.

8. Leander, Texas.

7. Rochester Hills, Michigan.

6. HOOVER, ALABAMA

5. Johns Creek, Georgia.

4. Ankeny, Iowa (what?)

3. Flower Mound, Texas.

2. Fishers, Indiana

1. Carmel, Indiana

Ok, Hoover, Alabama, makes the top ten on the list of best places to live in America.

Other Alabama cities also made the list, including Dothan, Decatur, Daphne, and Montgomery. Cities can also be categorized, such as "safest cities."  Johns Creek, Georgia, was deemed the safest city in the USA.

Eagle Pass, Texas, was named the "cheapest" city to live in for 2026. Wildwood, Florida, was named the "fastest growing" city in the USA.

Tamarac, Florida, took the title for "best quality of life" in America.