Canada + USA · 80 places

Best places to live for food lovers in Canada and the USA

Places with a serious food scene, from markets to tasting menus.

Order: Lowest cost of living first. Figures are approximate and meant for comparing places, not official statistics.

Best for food lovers in Canada

  1. #1 · Québec, Canada

    Baie-Saint-Paul

    Charlevoix art village with Le Massif above the river.

    January / July
    -12°C / 18°C
    Sunny days a year
    260
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    20 min / 10 min / 1h 25m
    Typical home price
    C$380,000
    Cost of living
    80 (100 = national average)
    French-speakingSkiingFood sceneHikingSmall town
  2. #2 · Québec, Canada

    Québec City

    Historic walled French city with ski hills nearby.

    January / July
    -12°C / 19°C
    Sunny days a year
    290
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    30 min / 20 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    C$410,000
    Cost of living
    85 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFrench-speakingSkiingFood sceneLower cost
  3. #3 · Manitoba, Canada

    Winnipeg

    Affordable prairie city with arts, sun and cold winters.

    January / July
    -16°C / 20°C
    Sunny days a year
    316
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 50m / 1h 5m / 15 min
    Typical home price
    C$380,000
    Cost of living
    85 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLower costLake lifeFood scene
  4. #4 · Prince Edward Island, Canada

    Charlottetown

    Small island capital near red sand beaches and lobster.

    January / July
    -8°C / 19°C
    Sunny days a year
    285
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    30 min / 25 min / 10 min
    Typical home price
    C$420,000
    Cost of living
    88 (100 = national average)
    BeachGolfFood sceneSmall town
  5. #5 · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

    St. John's

    Colourful, foggy port city with pubs and coastal trails.

    January / July
    -5°C / 16°C
    Sunny days a year
    200
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 15 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    C$360,000
    Cost of living
    92 (100 = national average)
    HikingLive musicFood sceneLower cost
  6. #6 · Nova Scotia, Canada

    Wolfville

    College town in the Annapolis Valley wine region.

    January / July
    -6°C / 19°C
    Sunny days a year
    260
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    25 min / 20 min / 1h
    Typical home price
    C$520,000
    Cost of living
    92 (100 = national average)
    Wine countryFood sceneHikingSmall town
  7. #7 · Québec, Canada

    Montréal

    Festivals, food and French culture at big-city value.

    January / July
    -9°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    200
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 30 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    C$600,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    French-speakingBig cityNightlifeFood sceneLive musicLower cost
  8. #8 · Nova Scotia, Canada

    Halifax

    An ocean city with a friendly, small-town feel.

    January / July
    -4°C / 19°C
    Sunny days a year
    180
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 20 min / 35 min
    Typical home price
    C$550,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    BeachLower costFood sceneSmall town
  9. #9 · Ontario, Canada

    Kingston

    Limestone university city at the Thousand Islands.

    January / July
    -8°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    290
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 10m / 5 min / 2h
    Typical home price
    C$600,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    Lake lifeGolfFood sceneLive music
  10. #10 · Nova Scotia, Canada

    Lunenburg

    Colourful UNESCO fishing town on the South Shore.

    January / July
    -5°C / 18°C
    Sunny days a year
    260
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 15m / 15 min / 1h 15m
    Typical home price
    C$520,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    BeachFood sceneHikingSmall town
  11. #11 · Ontario, Canada

    Kitchener-Waterloo

    Tech hub with two universities and Oktoberfest.

    January / July
    -6°C / 20°C
    Sunny days a year
    300
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    10 min / 1h 30m / 1h 15m
    Typical home price
    C$760,000
    Cost of living
    100 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneGolf
  12. #12 · Ontario, Canada

    Prince Edward County

    Rural island of wineries, farm food and Sandbanks dunes.

    January / July
    -7°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    290
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    40 min / 15 min / 2h 30m
    Typical home price
    C$750,000
    Cost of living
    105 (100 = national average)
    Wine countryBeachFood sceneSmall town
  13. #13 · Ontario, Canada

    Hamilton

    Waterfall city on the escarpment with a growing food scene.

    January / July
    -5°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    300
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    35 min / 5 min / 45 min
    Typical home price
    C$820,000
    Cost of living
    108 (100 = national average)
    Big cityHikingFood sceneLake life
  14. #14 · British Columbia, Canada

    Nelson

    Artsy heritage town on Kootenay Lake near Whitewater.

    January / July
    -4°C / 20°C
    Sunny days a year
    230
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    20 min / 2 min / 3h+
    Typical home price
    C$720,000
    Cost of living
    115 (100 = national average)
    SkiingHikingLake lifeSmall townFood scene
  15. #15 · Ontario, Canada

    Toronto

    Canada's biggest city, with neighbourhoods for every taste.

    January / July
    -5°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    200
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 15 min / 30 min
    Typical home price
    C$1,050,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Big cityNightlifeFood sceneLive music
  16. #16 · Ontario, Canada

    Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Pretty wine village with theatre and lakeside parks.

    January / July
    -4°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    300
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 25m / 5 min / 1h 15m
    Typical home price
    C$1,200,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Wine countryFood sceneGolfLake lifeSmall town
  17. #17 · British Columbia, Canada

    Vancouver

    Ocean, mountains and a big-city food scene in one place.

    January / July
    4°C / 18°C
    Sunny days a year
    165
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    30 min / 10 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    C$1,250,000
    Cost of living
    135 (100 = national average)
    BeachHikingSkiingBig cityFood sceneNightlife

Best for food lovers in the USA

  1. #1 · Tennessee, USA

    Memphis

    Blues, barbecue and some of the cheapest big-city homes.

    January / July
    5°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 1h / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$220,000
    Cost of living
    84 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLive musicFood sceneLower cost
  2. #2 · Alabama, USA

    Birmingham

    Affordable Southern city with great restaurants and wooded hills.

    January / July
    7°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    212
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 40 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$250,000
    Cost of living
    85 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLower costFood sceneGolfLake life
  3. #3 · Kentucky, USA

    Louisville

    Bourbon country, the Derby and an affordable river city.

    January / July
    1°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    190
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 40 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$260,000
    Cost of living
    88 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneLower costGolf
  4. #4 · Mississippi, USA

    Ocean Springs

    Artsy Gulf Coast town with oak-lined streets and low costs.

    January / July
    11°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$280,000
    Cost of living
    88 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachSmall townLower costFood scene
  5. #5 · Michigan, USA

    Detroit

    Rebounding Motor City with cheap homes and a riverfront.

    January / July
    -4°C / 23°C
    Sunny days a year
    183
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    45 min / 30 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$95,000
    Cost of living
    88 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLive musicLower costFood scene
  6. #6 · Missouri, USA

    St. Louis

    Gateway Arch city with cheap historic homes and free museums.

    January / July
    0°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    205
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    45 min / 1h / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$200,000
    Cost of living
    89 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLive musicFood sceneLower cost
  7. #7 · Texas, USA

    San Antonio

    River Walk charm, Tex-Mex and affordable big-city living.

    January / July
    11°C / 30°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 45 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$290,000
    Cost of living
    90 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBig cityFood sceneGolfLower cost
  8. #8 · Tennessee, USA

    Knoxville

    Gateway to the Smokies with lakes and an affordable vibe.

    January / July
    4°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    205
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 25 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$340,000
    Cost of living
    90 (100 = national average)
    HikingLake lifeLower costFood scene
  9. #9 · Tennessee, USA

    Chattanooga

    Outdoor town with climbing, river paddling and fast internet.

    January / July
    5°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    205
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$320,000
    Cost of living
    92 (100 = national average)
    HikingLake lifeLower costFood scene
  10. #10 · Ohio, USA

    Cincinnati

    Hilly river city with historic neighborhoods and breweries.

    January / July
    -1°C / 25°C
    Sunny days a year
    182
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    45 min / 1h / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$250,000
    Cost of living
    92 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneLower cost
  11. #11 · Missouri, USA

    Kansas City

    Barbecue and jazz capital with low costs and big skies.

    January / July
    -1°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    215
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    40 min / 45 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$250,000
    Cost of living
    92 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLive musicFood sceneLower cost
  12. #12 · New York, USA

    Buffalo

    Snowy, affordable lake city near Niagara Falls.

    January / July
    -4°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    155
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    50 min / 15 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$260,000
    Cost of living
    92 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLake lifeFood sceneLower cost
  13. #13 · Nebraska, USA

    Omaha

    Friendly, affordable Plains city with a strong job market.

    January / July
    -4°C / 25°C
    Sunny days a year
    215
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    30 min / 30 min / 10 min
    Typical home price
    US$290,000
    Cost of living
    92 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLower costFood scene
  14. #14 · Pennsylvania, USA

    Pittsburgh

    Hilly river city with strong hospitals, tech and low prices.

    January / July
    -2°C / 23°C
    Sunny days a year
    160
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 15m / 1h / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$230,000
    Cost of living
    93 (100 = national average)
    Big cityHikingFood sceneLower cost
  15. #15 · South Carolina, USA

    Greenville

    Lively downtown with waterfalls, Blue Ridge trails and lakes.

    January / July
    5°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    215
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 40m / 40 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$340,000
    Cost of living
    94 (100 = national average)
    HikingFood sceneLake lifeGolf
  16. #16 · Ohio, USA

    Columbus

    Young, growing capital with a big university and tech scene.

    January / July
    -2°C / 24°C
    Sunny days a year
    178
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 30 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$285,000
    Cost of living
    94 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneLower cost
  17. #17 · North Carolina, USA

    Asheville

    A creative mountain town in the Blue Ridge.

    January / July
    3°C / 24°C
    Sunny days a year
    210
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 30 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$450,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    HikingLive musicFood sceneLower costSmall townRemote-work hub
  18. #18 · Georgia, USA

    Savannah

    Oak-shaded squares, Southern charm and Tybee Island beaches.

    January / July
    10°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 30 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$320,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachFood sceneGolf
  19. #19 · Arizona, USA

    Tucson

    Saguaro sunsets and Sonoran food at a gentler pace.

    January / July
    12°C / 31°C
    Sunny days a year
    286
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 3h+ / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$360,000
    Cost of living
    96 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersDesertHikingGolfFood scene
  20. #20 · Texas, USA

    Houston

    Diverse food capital, mild winters and Galveston an hour away.

    January / July
    12°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    204
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 1h / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$340,000
    Cost of living
    96 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBig cityFood sceneNightlifeBeach
  21. #21 · Louisiana, USA

    New Orleans

    Jazz, Creole cooking and French Quarter festivals all year.

    January / July
    12°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    215
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 15 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$280,000
    Cost of living
    98 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBig cityLive musicFood sceneNightlifeFrench-speaking
  22. #22 · Virginia, USA

    Richmond

    Historic capital with a big food scene and James River trails.

    January / July
    3°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    210
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 1h 45m / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$380,000
    Cost of living
    98 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneHiking
  23. #23 · Tennessee, USA

    Nashville

    Music City, with fast-growing neighbourhoods.

    January / July
    3°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    205
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 30 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$450,000
    Cost of living
    100 (100 = national average)
    Live musicNightlifeFood sceneBig city
  24. #24 · Florida, USA

    Tampa

    Gulf beaches, a growing downtown and no state income tax.

    January / July
    16°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    245
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 25 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$420,000
    Cost of living
    100 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachBig cityGolfFood scene
  25. #25 · North Carolina, USA

    Charlotte

    Banking hub with Lake Norman nearby and mountains in two hours.

    January / July
    5°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    213
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 30 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$410,000
    Cost of living
    100 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLake lifeGolfFood scene
  26. #26 · Maryland, USA

    Baltimore

    Harbor city with rowhouses, crabs and low home prices.

    January / July
    1°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    213
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 15m / 1h / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$190,000
    Cost of living
    100 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneLive musicLower cost
  27. #27 · North Carolina, USA

    Raleigh

    Research Triangle jobs, top universities and green suburbs.

    January / July
    5°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    213
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 30 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$450,000
    Cost of living
    102 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneHikingLake life
  28. #28 · North Carolina, USA

    Wilmington

    Riverfront historic town with Wrightsville Beach nearby.

    January / July
    8°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    215
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 15 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$420,000
    Cost of living
    102 (100 = national average)
    BeachSurfFood sceneGolf
  29. #29 · Texas, USA

    Dallas

    Big-city jobs, sports and steakhouses with no state income tax.

    January / July
    8°C / 30°C
    Sunny days a year
    232
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 25 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$430,000
    Cost of living
    103 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneNightlifeGolfLake life
  30. #30 · Georgia, USA

    Atlanta

    Leafy neighbourhoods, huge airport and a booming job market.

    January / July
    7°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    217
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 50 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$420,000
    Cost of living
    104 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneLive musicNightlifeGolf
  31. #31 · Florida, USA

    St. Petersburg

    Walkable waterfront downtown, murals and Gulf beaches.

    January / July
    16°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    250
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 15 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$410,000
    Cost of living
    104 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachFood sceneNightlifeGolf
  32. #32 · Minnesota, USA

    Minneapolis

    City of lakes and bike trails with long, snowy winters.

    January / July
    -9°C / 23°C
    Sunny days a year
    198
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    25 min / 5 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$330,000
    Cost of living
    104 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLake lifeLive musicFood scene
  33. #33 · Wisconsin, USA

    Madison

    Lake-ringed college capital with bike paths and farmers markets.

    January / July
    -7°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    190
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    30 min / In town / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$400,000
    Cost of living
    104 (100 = national average)
    Lake lifeFood sceneLive musicHiking
  34. #34 · Texas, USA

    Austin

    Live music, tech jobs and warm winters.

    January / July
    11°C / 30°C
    Sunny days a year
    230
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 15 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$550,000
    Cost of living
    105 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersLive musicNightlifeRemote-work hubFood sceneBig city
  35. #35 · Vermont, USA

    Burlington

    A lake town near Vermont's ski resorts.

    January / July
    -8°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    160
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    45 min / 5 min / 10 min
    Typical home price
    US$450,000
    Cost of living
    105 (100 = national average)
    SkiingLake lifeSmall townFood scene
  36. #36 · Pennsylvania, USA

    Philadelphia

    Historic, walkable big city with a lively food scene.

    January / July
    1°C / 26°C
    Sunny days a year
    207
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 15m / 1h 15m / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$230,000
    Cost of living
    106 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneNightlifeLive music
  37. #37 · Illinois, USA

    Chicago

    Lakefront city with world-class food and architecture.

    January / July
    -4°C / 24°C
    Sunny days a year
    189
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 30m / 10 min / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$340,000
    Cost of living
    107 (100 = national average)
    Big cityLake lifeNightlifeLive musicFood scene
  38. #38 · Texas, USA

    Fredericksburg

    German heritage Hill Country town surrounded by wineries.

    January / July
    8°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    230
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 45 min / 1h 15m
    Typical home price
    US$520,000
    Cost of living
    108 (100 = national average)
    Wine countrySmall townHikingFood scene
  39. #39 · South Carolina, USA

    Charleston

    Historic streets, top restaurants and nearby sea islands.

    January / July
    9°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 25 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$480,000
    Cost of living
    110 (100 = national average)
    BeachFood sceneGolfNightlife
  40. #40 · Florida, USA

    Sarasota

    Siesta Key sand, arts scene and a favourite snowbird base.

    January / July
    16°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    250
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$470,000
    Cost of living
    112 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachGolfFood scene
  41. #41 · Michigan, USA

    Ann Arbor

    Leafy university town with top schools and a lively downtown.

    January / July
    -4°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    180
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    30 min / 30 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$500,000
    Cost of living
    112 (100 = national average)
    Food sceneLive musicLake life
  42. #42 · New York, USA

    Saratoga Springs

    Charming spa town with horse racing and summer concerts.

    January / July
    -7°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    175
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    20 min / 15 min / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$500,000
    Cost of living
    112 (100 = national average)
    Small townFood sceneLive musicLake life
  43. #43 · Colorado, USA

    Fort Collins

    Craft beer, bike paths and Horsetooth Reservoir.

    January / July
    -1°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    240
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 15 min / 1h
    Typical home price
    US$580,000
    Cost of living
    115 (100 = national average)
    Small townHikingLake lifeFood sceneRemote-work hub
  44. #44 · New Mexico, USA

    Santa Fe

    Adobe arts capital with a ski hill up the road.

    January / July
    -1°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    280
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    30 min / 3h+ / 1h
    Typical home price
    US$600,000
    Cost of living
    115 (100 = national average)
    Small townFood sceneSkiingDesertHiking
  45. #45 · Florida, USA

    Fort Lauderdale

    Canals, boating and Atlantic beaches with tropical winters.

    January / July
    20°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    245
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$560,000
    Cost of living
    118 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachNightlifeGolfFood scene
  46. #46 · Maine, USA

    Portland

    Coastal foodie town with lighthouses and an old port.

    January / July
    -6°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    203
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 10 min / 10 min
    Typical home price
    US$560,000
    Cost of living
    118 (100 = national average)
    Small townBeachFood sceneHiking
  47. #47 · California, USA

    Sacramento

    Farm to fork capital between Tahoe and the Bay.

    January / July
    8°C / 25°C
    Sunny days a year
    265
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 30 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$500,000
    Cost of living
    120 (100 = national average)
    Big cityWine countryFood sceneHikingSkiing
  48. #48 · Florida, USA

    Miami

    Beaches, nightlife and no state income tax.

    January / July
    20°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    250
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$600,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachNightlifeFood sceneBig city
  49. #49 · Oregon, USA

    Portland

    Food carts, bridges and Mount Hood an hour away.

    January / July
    5°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    144
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 15m / 1h 30m / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$540,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneHikingSkiingLive music
  50. #50 · Florida, USA

    Naples

    Upscale Gulf town of golf, sunsets and white-sand beaches.

    January / July
    19°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    265
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 40 min
    Typical home price
    US$650,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachGolfFood scene
  51. #51 · Massachusetts, USA

    Cape Cod

    Sandy peninsula of beaches, seafood and summer villages.

    January / July
    -1°C / 21°C
    Sunny days a year
    200
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 50m / 5 min / 1h 30m
    Typical home price
    US$780,000
    Cost of living
    132 (100 = national average)
    BeachSmall townFood sceneGolf
  52. #52 · Rhode Island, USA

    Newport

    Historic sailing town with mansions and ocean cliffs.

    January / July
    -1°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    205
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    40 min / 5 min / 35 min
    Typical home price
    US$900,000
    Cost of living
    135 (100 = national average)
    Small townBeachFood sceneLive music
  53. #53 · District of Columbia, USA

    Washington DC

    Capital city with free museums and leafy neighborhoods.

    January / July
    2°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    203
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 30m / 1h / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$600,000
    Cost of living
    140 (100 = national average)
    Big cityNightlifeFood sceneLive music
  54. #54 · California, USA

    San Diego

    Surf, sunshine and mild weather all year.

    January / July
    14°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    265
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h / 15 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$950,000
    Cost of living
    145 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachSurfGolfFood scene
  55. #55 · Massachusetts, USA

    Boston

    Historic, walkable city of universities, biotech and seafood.

    January / July
    -1°C / 23°C
    Sunny days a year
    200
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    45 min / 20 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$760,000
    Cost of living
    145 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneBeachNightlife
  56. #56 · Washington, USA

    Seattle

    Tech jobs, coffee and mountains on the horizon.

    January / July
    6°C / 19°C
    Sunny days a year
    152
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 15m / 10 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$850,000
    Cost of living
    150 (100 = national average)
    Big cityHikingSkiingFood sceneRemote-work hub
  57. #57 · Colorado, USA

    Boulder

    Flatirons trails and a lively university town.

    January / July
    1°C / 23°C
    Sunny days a year
    245
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    35 min / 10 min / 45 min
    Typical home price
    US$1,100,000
    Cost of living
    150 (100 = national average)
    HikingSkiingFood sceneRemote-work hubLive music
  58. #58 · Florida, USA

    Key West

    Laid-back island town at the end of the Overseas Highway.

    January / July
    21°C / 30°C
    Sunny days a year
    260
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 2 min / 10 min
    Typical home price
    US$1,100,000
    Cost of living
    150 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachNightlifeSmall townFood scene
  59. #59 · California, USA

    Los Angeles

    Sunshine, beaches and endless neighbourhoods to explore.

    January / July
    14°C / 24°C
    Sunny days a year
    284
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 30 min / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$950,000
    Cost of living
    165 (100 = national average)
    Big cityWarm wintersBeachSurfNightlifeFood scene
  60. #60 · New York, USA

    New York City

    The ultimate big city for culture, food and career.

    January / July
    1°C / 25°C
    Sunny days a year
    234
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h 15m / 40 min / 35 min
    Typical home price
    US$780,000
    Cost of living
    165 (100 = national average)
    Big cityNightlifeLive musicFood sceneBeach
  61. #61 · California, USA

    San Francisco

    Foggy hills, world class food and wine country nearby.

    January / July
    11°C / 17°C
    Sunny days a year
    160
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$1,250,000
    Cost of living
    175 (100 = national average)
    Big cityFood sceneWine countryHikingBeach
  62. #62 · Hawaii, USA

    Honolulu

    Year round warmth, surf and island city life.

    January / July
    23°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    270
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$950,000
    Cost of living
    185 (100 = national average)
    Big cityWarm wintersBeachSurfHikingFood scene
  63. #63 · California, USA

    Santa Barbara

    Red tile roofs, beaches and nearby wine country.

    January / July
    12°C / 20°C
    Sunny days a year
    280
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 2h
    Typical home price
    US$1,900,000
    Cost of living
    190 (100 = national average)
    Small townWarm wintersBeachSurfWine countryFood scene
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