Rio Rancho, NM, Recognized as a Top 100 Best Place to Live in 2025 by Livability.com Livability.com’s 2025 Best Places List Puts Affordability First, Lets Users Find Their Ideal City
Livability.com’s annual ranking is unique in its focus on small to mid-sized cities and its emphasis on affordability. In a time when rising costs are a significant concern for many Americans, Rio Rancho’s inclusion on this list underscores its commitment to creating a community where people can thrive. “Our ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.’ list is a data-driven collection of what we consider to be the best small to mid-sized places to live in. It’s the only list out there truly honing in on affordability, lauding the amazing, accessible cities across the country other than our large U.S. metros, which often get more recognition,” says Amanda Ellis, Livability.com editor-in-chief. “As Americans face shifting economic conditions in a year wrought with inflation, evolving work dynamics, and a growing desire for a better quality of life, our ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live’ list celebrates the cities where Americans are creating dream careers, building families, launching businesses and leading meaningful lives.” Rio Rancho stands out for its performance in the transportation, environment and housing & cost of living categories. It’s a place where people can afford to live, work and play. Rio Rancho also earned the highest overall score of any city in the transportation category. Livability.com’s recognition of Rio Rancho is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the city’s leaders, residents and businesses. The ranking provides valuable third-party validation of the city’s efforts to create a thriving community. ### About Livability.com: Livability.com highlights the best small to mid-sized cities and what makes them great places to live, work and visit. Through exclusive research and original content, we examine affordability, cultural amenities, talent attraction and more, celebrating the accomplishments of cities through various rankings, our annual Top 100 Best Places to Live and articles exploring the who, what, why and how behind the “where.” Livability.com is a division of Journal Communications, Inc., based in Franklin, TN. |
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