Greenville cracks Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live ranking

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For the first time, Greenville appears in the Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Places to Live ranking.

Greenville comes in at No. 4 among 150 major U.S. cities in the publication’s 2024 list, which is a big jump of last year’s placement of No. 31.

To appear on U.S. News & World Report’s list, a place “had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life,” according to its website.

Greenville ranked behind Naples, Fla., Boise, Idaho and Colorado Springs, Colo.

No other South Carolina city appeared in the Top 10. Charleston ranks No. 13 this year; Myrtle Beach came in at No. 51 and Spartanburg checks in at No. 59.

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U.S. News & World Report adjusted its scoring weights for stronger considerations of a city’s value and job market this year, according to a news release, which could explain Greenville’s jump.

“Rising concerns about career prospects, housing affordability and increased cost of goods and services are reflected in this year’s rankings,” said Erika Giovanetti, loans expert and reporter, U.S. News & World Report, in the release. “While quality of life remains the top priority for many Americans, a city’s value and job market are becoming increasingly important for those looking for a place to live.”