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Portland, Maine: Most Livable City?

Portland, Maine tops RentCafe's list of most livable U.S. metros, offering a high quality of life but with a higher cost of living.

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What methodology did RentCafe use to determine its rankings?: RentCafe's rankings considered 140 U.S. metro areas with populations of at least 300,000, using a three-category system: socioeconomics, location and community, and quality of life.
What factors should individuals consider when choosing a place to live?: The best place to live depends on individual preferences, budget, and desired lifestyle factors; consider what is most important to you (cost of living, city size, climate, etc.)
What city was ranked the most livable metro area in the U.S. by RentCafe?: Portland, Maine ranked number one on RentCafe's list of most livable metros in the U.S. The ranking considered factors like cost of living, access to entertainment, and income growth.
Which other cities were among the top-ranked most livable metro areas in the U.S.?: Other cities that ranked highly include Lincoln, Nebraska; Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Ann Arbor, Michigan; all offering lower costs of living than Portland.
What is a significant drawback of living in Portland, Maine, despite its high ranking?: While Portland offers high quality of life and community aspects, its cost of living is about 10% higher than the national average.

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