DENVER — Denver is the second-best city in the United States to live in 2020, according to a new ranking released by U.S. News & World Report. This year’s lists evaluate the 150 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States based on affordability, job prospects and desirability.
Boulder debuted on the Best Places to Live ranking at No. 1 this year, while Austin, Texas, fell from the top spot to No. 3. Colorado Springs and Fort Collins were ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.
Denver was given an overall score of 7.4 out of 10. Our city also ranked No. 55 among the best cities to retire.