{"id":9662,"date":"2026-06-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisamillerpllc.com\/?p=9662"},"modified":"2026-06-06T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:00:00","slug":"arizona-cities-named-top-places-to-live-see-how-yours-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisamillerpllc.com\/staging\/arizona-cities-named-top-places-to-live-see-how-yours-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona cities named top places to live. See how yours ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2026\u20132027 rankings of the 250 best U.S. places to live were based on value, quality of life, desirability, and job market strength using federal data and surveys. Carmel, Indiana, ranked first. Arizona cities featured prominently, with Gilbert at 57th and others like Chandler, Queen Creek, and Scottsdale also listed. A separate Arizona ranking highlighted communities excelling in job growth, schools, affordability, and outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n

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The 2026\u20132027 rankings of the 250 best U.S. places to live were based on value, quality of life, desirability, and job market strength using federal data and surveys. Carmel, Indiana, ranked first. Arizona cities featured prominently, with Gilbert at 57th and others like Chandler, Queen Creek, and Scottsdale also listed. 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