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From the pioneers enduring hardships to find their fortune across the country to young professionals who flocked to the suburbs when having number three (and then four), parents have been willing to travel far and wide to find where their children can thrive. Fortunately, today, we don’t have to yoke up the oxen, just gas up the minivan. But the dilemma of finding the right place for a family of four to flourish remains. While deciding where to set our roots involves a myriad of factors — including the industries we work in, the cultural heritage we share with our families, and our general lifestyles — the economic vitality of a city also matters greatly.
When compiling its list of Best Places for Families to Live in the U.S. for 2023-2024, U.S. News and World Report factored in “the cost of living and average…
