Austin is named the best place to live in the US knocking Denver off the top spot while San Jose comes in third
- 100 cities were ranked according to job, affordability and the quality of life
- Researchers found that some 50 people a day are moving to Austin, Texas
- The city boasts an average salary of $49,560 and homes costing $262,000
- Despite being branded a swamp, Washington DC is fourth on the updated list
Austin, Texas has been named the best place to live in the United States, according to a new survey.
The list ranks the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the country and rates them on a range of criteria, including affordability, job prospects and quality of life.
Last year, Denver, Colorado was in the top spot. Despite being branded a swamp which is need of a thorough draining, Washington DC is number four on the list.
The US News & World Report has published a list of the top ten places to live in the United States which is topped by Austin, Texas, replacing last year's choice Denver, Colorado
On average, approximately 50 new people arrive in Austin, Texas, pictured every day
Some may find the tradition of the annual rattlesnake round up, demonstrated by Rep Jeff Leach outside the state's Capitol building earlier this week
The US News & World Report looked at each of the larger metropolitan areas in the US and used data gleaned from unemployment rates, average incomes, commuting times and crime as part of the process.
Kim Castro, executive editor at US News said: 'When considering a move people are concerned about finding a job in their field, earning enough to afford a home, sending their kids to good schools and feeling like a part of their community.
'The Best Places to Live ranking takes all of that into account – the metro areas that do well are the ones with strong job markets and high quality of life.'
Boston has moved from 30th to 8th in a year because of a massive fall in unemployment, while a drop in the cost of living saw Salt Lake City rise from 27th to 10th
As well as official data held by the US Census Bureau, FBI and Bureau of Labor Statistics, a public survey of thousands of people was also commissioned to determine the desirability of certain areas.
Unsurprisingly, Honolulu is the most desirable place in the country to live, but with house prices averaging at $511,000 and salaries at $49,000, it is quite unaffordable.
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