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Gilbert, Chandler Crack Top 100 in U.S. News Best Places to Live
Carmel and Fishers, Indiana, are the first neighboring suburbs to place in the top ranks as affordability shapes the 2026-2027 list.
On Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report published the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings, evaluating cities based on affordability, desirability, job market, and quality of life.
The methodology factors in public sentiment surveys and data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to measure city performance.
Carmel and Fishers, Indiana, secured top spots for quality of life and affordability, while Dallas suburbs Flower Mound and Frisco ranked highly due to strong job markets and desirability.
"Consumers are considering affordability as a top priority," said Erika Giovanetti, consumer lending analyst at U.S. News & World Report, as rising costs push Americans to prioritize what they can afford.
A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News helps consumers through its Real Estate division, which assists individuals in understanding housing markets and determining home values.