Kiplinger’s just released their list of 50 Smart Places to Live and I found the results rather interesting. My town, Atlanta finished 4th on the list with our “…rich history, good health care, a great cultural scene and genteel neighborhoods shaded by magnificent dogwood and magnolia trees.”

What did Kiplinger’s look for to rank these cities?

• A place where you could buy an attractive home for $300,000 to $400,000.
• Access to quality health care.
• A strong economy
• Neighborhoods with flavor

Here’s the top 10. You can see the rest at Kiplinger’s.

1. Nashville, TN
2. Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN
3. Albuguerque, NM
4. Atlanta, GA
5. Austin, TX
6. Kansas City
7. Asheville, NC
8. Ithaca, NY
9. Pittsburgh, PA
10. Iowa City