Best Place to Live in the U.S.

Where are the best places to move to in the U.S. if you're someone looking to be on the rise in the corporate world? The experts from Forbes have done their homework to come up with a comprehensive list. They take into consideration factors like job opportunities, percentage of college grads, other economic variables such as cost of living, median income, salaries etc. Come see the results for yourself. You may be surprised by some of the findings.

So if you're looking to invest in real estate, this is a really good time in the U.S. Take a look at which places are the best for buying a home at the moment.

CNN Money also has its team of experts that come up annually with the best places to live in the U.S. Their criteria include factors such as cost of housing, cost of living, job growth, safety, school quality, health care, arts and leisure, diversity, and several ease-of-living criteria. These diligent researchers also visit the places considered to gauge factors like traffic, parks, and community gathering places, and even interview residents to get a feel for the place and a sense of the community spirit. And their verdict? Read on.

So how much does it cost to buy a home in the best place to live in the U.S.? The answer may surprise you. Louisville, Colorado has been ranked the Number One place to live in 2011 by the folks at CNN Money Magazine. If you enjoy the outdoors and being with nature, you'll no doubt agree with this assessment. Come see what it costs to live near the mountains in this #1 spot.

Boston is not a location one would usually associate with easily accessible affordable housing. But if you're willing to move just a little outside Boston itself, your choices are suddenly exponentially increased. Milton is a town just 12 miles outside of Boston. You can still enjoy all the big city has to offer in this small town of 27,000. What's more? Milton has been ranked the Number 2 spot in CNN Money's 2011 list of best places to live. Come see what real estate your money will buy in this charming town.

San Diego is among the largest cities in California, second only to Los Angeles. With its near perfect climate, location close to fabulous beaches, and host of cultural, culinary and sporting activities, San Diego is easily on most people's wishlist when it comes to picking the perfect place to live. So you're thinking,"Problem is, it's expensive right?" Well, it's definitely not the cheapest place, but there are properties to be bought that are not as expensive as you'd think. Take a look.

Buy a house in San Francisco? That's impossible, right? The prices are way too high. Well, take a closer look. If you do your research, the odd good buy just might turn up.