Six cities in Ohio were named among the Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025-26, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Of the 150 major U.S. cities listed, the six Ohio cities were selected based on offerings like a city’s quality of life, affordability, crime rates, and the job market, per the ranking’s methodology . The publication also used data from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor, and other internal resources to come up with the list of best cities.
Here’s how each Ohio city ranked.
Columbus led Ohio cities at No. 61
With a population of 911,836 people, Columbus ranked No. 61 for the Best Places to Live in the U.S…