This Suburb Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in California for Its Parks, Schools, and Quality of Life

"Residents are active thanks to more than 90 parks outfitted with a variety of amenities. Elk Grove also boasts an assortment of tasty restaurants and excellent schools, attracting both young professionals and families alike."

"The report also noted there's a large industry influence in Elk Grove with heavyweights like Apple and Kaiser Permanente having regional headquarters here."

"The cost of living in Elk Grove is 37 percent higher than the national average, according to online salary survey platform Payscale, a number driven by the high housing and utility costs. The average home value in Elk Grove is currently $624,443."

Elk Grove has been ranked the No. 1 best place to live in California and No. 6 in the Western U.S. according to Livability's comprehensive study. The ranking evaluated cities across multiple criteria including economy, housing, cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education, and health. Elk Grove attracts residents through over 90 parks, diverse restaurants, excellent schools, and major corporate headquarters including Apple and Kaiser Permanente. The city received top grades from Niche.com for diversity, weather, outdoor activities, and public schools. However, the cost of living is 37 percent above the national average, with average home values at $624,443. Other notable California cities ranked include Clovis, Murrieta, and Redding.

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