Find the Best City for You

Whether you're just starting out, married with kids, an empty nester or retired, we'll help you figure out which city fits your budget and lifestyle. Answer the nine questions below and our tool will determine the five U.S. metro areas that best match your criteria. The rankings are based on the work of Kevin Stolarik of the Martin Prospertity Institute, a think tank that studies economic prosperity. Find out which areas made our SPECIAL REPORT: Best Cities, States and Places.

Question 1 of 9

1. Which of these best describes you?

Young Adult
Mid-Career Professional
Married With Children
Empty Nester
Retired
None of the Above