Study reveals the 30 best small cities in America to live in

ExpandAutoplay

Image 1 of 30

#30 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK | Saratoga Springs has a population of just over 28,000 people and is the 26th largest city in the state. Located in upstate New York, Saratoga Springs ranks fourth in the education and health category, leading to an overall rank of No. 30. (gmeland/Shutterstock)

Living in a huge, populous city in the United States that has towering skyscrapers and an abundance of lights and sounds may be the dream for some. Seemingly endless opportunity is a major attraction for places like Los Angeles and New York City. But the COVID-19 pandemic has compelled some to migrate away from the big cities in search of a greater degree of social isolation. Personal finance website WalletHub analyzed 1,200 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 and ranked the best ones to live in based on 43 key indicators of livability.