Finding the best place to live for you and your family can be challenging, especially if you're changing jobs or need a bigger city because of a career switch. To help in your search, here are some online tools that rank best places to live for families.
- Parents.com/Child Magazine have ranked the top 10 towns for families in the US. It's a great resource for families on the move. They combine median income, house prices, student/teacher ratio and the number of people who recycle! A great mix of information that most families need to know.
On their top 5 list:
- South Burlington, Vermont
- Oro Valley, Arizona
- Brunswick, Ohio
- Shoreview, Minnesota
- Wheeling, Illinois
And they're top 5 cities:
- Similarly, Today's Parent ranks the top 5 cities in Canada based on access to health care, school rankings and affordability:
- And of course, no search would be complete without CNNMoney's Top 100. It's a great list that's updated regularly. Check it out. Here's there top 5 cities for families based on schools, housing and more:
- Kiplinger.com offers great advice on best cities for families. With information on affordability and workforce, it's a must for every family to peruse. On their list is Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Des Moines, Iowa.
