{"id":32037,"date":"2015-09-28T01:59:58","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T08:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=32037"},"modified":"2024-08-19T02:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:05:53","slug":"denver-named-best-place-to-live-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/denver-named-best-place-to-live-in-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s a Slam Dunk for Denver: City Named Best Place to Live in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>San Francisco may be the best place to start a career. New York City is definitely your best bet if bustling city life is more your style. Portland is great for bike commuters, and Seattle has the most cultural venues per capita. But Denver is the place to be if you want the best of all worlds combined.<\/p>\n<h2>Denver Beats Boston, Seattle, Houston in Quality of Life Ranking<\/h2>\n<p>Numbeo\u2019s latest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/quality-of-life\/rankings.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quality of Life Index<\/a> puts <strong>Denver<\/strong> ahead of America\u2019s usual sweetheart cities as <strong>the best place to live in the US<\/strong> and shows it to be\u00a0one of the best metropolises in the world for settling down.<\/p>\n<p>Of America\u2019s finest urban hubs, the Mile High City did best of all on the worldwide Quality of Life index, landing the 13th spot. <strong>Boston<\/strong>, <strong>Seattle<\/strong>, and <strong>Houston<\/strong> also made their way into the top 30, with <strong>Phoenix<\/strong> following closely at #31 and <strong>San Diego<\/strong> at #35.<\/p>\n<p>Globally, Switzerland\u2019s <strong>Zurich<\/strong> appears to be the best place to live in 2015, followed by <strong>Canberra,<\/strong> Australia and <strong>Ottawa<\/strong>, Canada. It may sound like an exotic destination, but Brazil\u2019s Rio de Janeiro is not one of the best choices when it comes to permanent living, in fact the only city that&#8217;s considered worse is Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p>To calculate\u00a0these rankings, Numbeo takes into account <a href=\"http:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/traffic\/indices_explained.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">indices<\/a> such as purchasing power, property price to income ratio, safety, health, pollution levels, and traffic time. But what is behind this classification and <strong>what are the qualities that propelled Denver to the top<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<h3>Overall quality of life<\/h3>\n<p>Perched a mile above sea level, Colorado\u2019s capital and largest city constantly gets accolades for its magnificent outdoors and thriving business climate. But more than that, Denver residents enjoy a great living environment, with the city ranking high in terms of purchasing power, housing costs, safety, health, as well as consumer price index.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/santomarco\/5862351724\/in\/dateposted\/ \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Matt-Santomarco-via-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Denver Skyline courtesy of Matt Santomarco via Flickr\" width=\"815\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Matt-Santomarco-via-Flickr.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Matt-Santomarco-via-Flickr.jpg?resize=500,262 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Matt-Santomarco-via-Flickr.jpg?resize=768,402 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Matt-Santomarco-via-Flickr.jpg?resize=150,79 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Affordability<\/h3>\n<p>The high purchasing power and low property price to income ratio pushed Denver up high on the list of best places to live. Numbeo data shows residents would need around $5,946 in Boston and $5,292 in Seattle to maintain the same standard of living that one can have with $4,600 in Denver. Houstonians are doing somewhat better than Denverites though, needing just an estimated $4,414 to live to that standard, mostly due to the more relaxed rental landscape.<\/p>\n<h3>Strong job market<\/h3>\n<p>Denver is a top U.S. city for IT job growth and features one of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/denver-job-market-lures-millennials-1437698907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lowest unemployment rates<\/a> in the country. Boasting a talented workforce, the city continues to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.policygenius.com\/blog\/best-states-to-start-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attract some of the country\u2019s major employers<\/a> in industries such as aerospace, aviation, energy, bioscience, and healthcare. With a strong job growth and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.durangoherald.com\/article\/20150917\/NEWS02\/150919629\/Economy-looks-bright-in-Denver-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rising incomes<\/a>, it\u2019s no wonder so many people are rushing to call this great city home!<\/p>\n<h3>Low rents<\/h3>\n<p>Denver is clearly not the cheapest place to rent in the US, but when compared to the rest of the nation, it is more renter friendly than most big cities. With an average asking rent of $1,349, <a title=\"Apartments for rent in Denver\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/denver-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denver<\/a> sure beats <a title=\"Rental homes in Seattle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/seattle-wa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seattle<\/a> or <a title=\"Boston apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/boston-ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston<\/a> where renting an apartment would cost you an average of $1,716 and $3,045, respectively. <a title=\"San Francisco apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-francisco-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Francisco<\/a>\u2019s sky-high rents &#8211; $3,199 in 2015, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yardimatrix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yardi Matrix<\/a> &#8211; are only topped by <a title=\"New York City Apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/new-york-city-ny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC<\/a> where residents pay approximately $4,081\/mo.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Inside tip:<\/em><\/strong> Want to live in a decently priced area in the center of it all? <a title=\"Apartments for rent in Denver's Capitol Hill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/capitol-hill-denver-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Capitol Hill<\/a> will give you a great bang for your buck, plus easy access to shopping and entertainment.<\/p>\n<h3>Amenity-rich living environments<\/h3>\n<p>As a renter in Denver, compared to other major cities, you generally get more living space for your money as well as plenty of upscale amenities. Gourmet kitchens, in-unit washers and driers, energy-efficient appliances, and resort-style amenities \u2013 these may not have been found in rental communities in the past but they are now common features of Denver\u2019s multifamily buildings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/co\/denver\/the-douglas\/default.aspx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/The-Douglas-Apartments-in-Denver.jpg\" alt=\"Apartments for rent at The Douglas in Denver\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/The-Douglas-Apartments-in-Denver.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/The-Douglas-Apartments-in-Denver.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/The-Douglas-Apartments-in-Denver.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/The-Douglas-Apartments-in-Denver.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Vibrant cultural scene<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll never get bored in Denver, for sure. The city features a thriving live-work-play downtown, in other words a melting pot of ideas, art, music, and good food. Moreover, Denver is home to the largest performing arts complex under one roof, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.denvercenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DCPA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Great weather<\/h3>\n<p>300 days of sunshine each year? Well, <a href=\"http:\/\/denver.cbslocal.com\/2015\/05\/22\/300-days-of-sun-not-really-just-good-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">not quite<\/a>, but the weather is still spectacularly good. Top that off with 90 golf courses, 650 miles of paved bike paths, world-class ski slopes, and stunning mountain parks, and Denver looks like heaven for outdoor enthusiasts. If you\u2019re not afraid of a little cold, you\u2019ll enjoy the city even in winter. The magical snowy scenery that takes over the city in the colder months could make even our Canadian friends jealous.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/119057835@N05\/16263327108\/ \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Alex-Ander-via-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Denver Skyline\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Alex-Ander-via-Flickr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Alex-Ander-via-Flickr.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Alex-Ander-via-Flickr.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/09\/Denver-Skyline-courtesy-of-Alex-Ander-via-Flickr.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Awesome city to be a sports fan<\/h3>\n<p>Not only is Denver home to America\u2019s favorite NFL team (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/2014\/10\/14\/denver-broncos-dallas-cowboys-america-favorite-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go Broncos!<\/a>), but the city hosts no fewer than seven professional sports teams that make crowds proud year round. Baseball, basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, you name it \u2013 Denver\u2019s got it all!<\/p>\n<h2>Denver vs. Boston vs. Seattle<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing any one of these cities as a place to live would make a great move, no doubt about that. But as always, everything is debatable, including the weather. Here\u2019s what the locals are saying.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>general vibe<\/strong> via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.city-data.com\/forum\/city-vs-city\/1520085-denver-vs-boston-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City Data<\/a>: \u201cDenver and Boston are apples and oranges. It&#8217;s kind of like comparing Boston to NYC. Sure, Boston can&#8217;t compete with NY on any of the criteria, but Boston is downright provincial compared to the Big Apple. Similarly, Denver is downright provincial compared to Boston. However, if you factor in things like commute time, cost of housing, overall cost of living, taxes, etc., then Boston comes out much better than NY and Denver comes up better than either.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>safety<\/strong> via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/topic\/denver-boston-to-denver-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yelp<\/a>: \u201cDenver&#8217;s the safest big city I&#8217;ve lived in. I laughed out loud at being taken through Five Points ten years ago when I was told this was the <em>bad neighborhood<\/em>. Having lived in Chicago and Milwaukee, Denver&#8217;s <em>bad neighborhood<\/em> is a very nice lower-class neighborhood in those cities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>cost of living<\/strong> via <a href=\"http:\/\/centsiblerunner.blogspot.ro\/2013\/02\/seattle-vs-denver-comparison-of-2-great.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Centsiblerunner:<\/a> \u201cIt\u2019s crazy at how much things are in Seattle, from rent, to gas, to food, to parking\u2026You pay a lot more to live in Seattle. Denver is not as cheap as the Midwest, but much more affordable than either coast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>nightlife<\/strong> via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.city-data.com\/forum\/city-vs-city\/1520085-denver-vs-boston-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City Data<\/a>: \u201cBoston&#8217;s downtown gets WAY too sleepy at night. Boston has no answer to the LoDo district in Denver. Also, Denver is one of the only cities I&#8217;ve ever been to where the action IS downtown at night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>things to do<\/strong> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/Which-is-the-better-city-to-relocate-to-Seattle-or-Denver-Why\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quora<\/a>: \u201cLived in Denver suburbs 13y. Lived in Seattle suburbs 8y. Denver is my preference. Denver wins on weather, people, culture, traffic, skiing, mountains, and shopping. Seattle wins on ocean &amp; trees. The two cities are probably tied in terms of jobs\/career, but it depends on your profession. [\u2026] The rain and traffic in Seattle is depressing. I love the ocean, but I don&#8217;t see much of it in Seattle, whereas it was pretty easy to escape to the mountains in Denver.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Care to join the conversation? 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