Remember back in the 70’s and 80s when everyone wanted to move to California? Unfortunately, too many from Chicago and New York did move out there, and now California is the laughingstock, not only of the country, but the world… So it shouldn’t be at all surprising that no California city managed to crack the top 100 places to live in this country. And get this, all the top ranked cities to live are in red states, like John’s Creek, Georgia, Carmel, Indiana or various cities in Texas and North Carolina.
Although California is among the most expensive and desireable places to live, it’s cities are not viewed as the best places to live, according to the nationally renowned publication.
No California city cracked in U.S. News’ top 100 list. The highest-ranked California city was Folsom in Sacramento County at No. 119. Although not very high on the list, three Bay Area cities were included in the top 200: Palo Alto (No. 148), Cupertino (No. 151) and San Ramon (No. 180).
Three cities in Texas cracked the top 10. Johns Creek, Ga. took home the top ranking at No. 1.