These Two Southern Cities Just Tied as the Best Places to Live in the U.S.

"For Nashville, Clever Offers lauded the city's parks and greenways, impressive street art, and cultural attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. However, the company said rising home prices make living in Nashville unrealistic for many people. The city boasts a median home sale price of $470,000, higher than the national median of $438,000."

"In fact, nearly a quarter of respondents placed both Tampa and Nashville in their top five cities. For Tampa, which took the top spot last year, Clever Offers pointed to the Florida city's sunny weather and expansive beaches along with reasonable home prices, especially compared to other major coastal cities. The median home price in Tampa costs $370,000, according to the company."

"Beyond Nashville and Tampa, survey respondents ranked Seattle as the third most desirable city, followed by San Diego, Denver, Charlotte, Boston, Orlando, Raleigh, and New York City. On the other end of the spectrum was Washington D.C., which was listed as the least-desirable city in the U.S., a ranking it has held for three years in a row. The capital was blasted for its high cost of living, heavy traffic, and crowds."

A survey of 1,000 Americans found Nashville and Tampa tied as the top U.S. cities for residents, with nearly a quarter of respondents placing both in their top five. Nashville earns praise for parks, greenways, street art, and landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, but faces rising home prices with a median sale of $470,000. Tampa is noted for sunny weather, expansive beaches, and comparatively affordable housing with a median price of $370,000. Other top cities include Seattle, San Diego, and Denver; Honolulu led midsize cities. Washington D.C. ranked least desirable due to cost, traffic, and crowds.

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