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How to Find the Best Places to Live
tips to Find Your Best Place to Live

By Diane Schmidt, About.com

Researching the best places to live saves you time when trying to decide where to move to. And it's not difficult to find the best places to live, when all the tools and resources you need are right at your fingertips.

10 Steps to Find the Best Places to Live

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In this site, we've featured a lot of articles and information on finding the best place to live; I think that's probably because where I live really does affect my happiness meter. Sure, it's not everything, but the ability to enjoy the city I live in, the outdoor activities and cultural events, influences my life and shapes my experiences...and for me, that's a critical piece of living.

Online Tools to Find the Best Places to Live

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When trying to find the best places to live, it's always a good idea to compare cities; after all, when you go to buy a car or a house or any big ticket item, you usually try out a few models or visit a few homes before you decide. The same tactic applies to finding the best places to live - do it before you start planning your move.

Best Places to Live for Families

If you're planning to move your family, find out what are the best cities and towns in the US and Canada, including information on housing costs, schools and clean, safe parks.

Best Places for a New Career

Check out this list of best places to jump-start your career or a business. This seventh annual ranking looks at business costs, living costs, education levels, job and income growth and migration patterns. It also takes into account quality of life, which included crime rates and entertainment value.

Best Places to Live for Singles

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If you're single, choosing the best place to live often means prioritizing differently than families, even though there are some things that everyone has in common, such as cost of living and career growth.

Best Places to Live for Your Kids

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Moving to the best places to live with your family presents its own challenges; trying to choose the best places to live where it'll be best for your children can feel overwhelming. Many parents choose a place to live because of the quality of the education available. If this is your primary concern, then find out how to choose where to live based on school statistics.

Cheapest Places to Live

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With the price of gas and food on the rise, most of us are looking for the best affordable places to live, places where our dollar will stretch further and last a little longer. To help you in your pursuit of the best places to live cheaply, check out these resources and suggestions of what may be the perfect place for you and your family.

Find the Right City and Neighborhood

When you're trying to find the best places to live, choosing a neighborhood is almost as critical as choosing a house or apartment; it needs to be safe, affordable and provide you with everything that you need.
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