These are the five best places to live in the Columbus area, according to new ranking
Niche’s study, 2022 Best Places to Live in the Columbus, GA Area, ranks the best cities for living in the Chattahoochee Valley.
Niche analyzes cities based on a plethora of factors, some of which include affordability, public school rating, higher education rate, diversity, access to healthcare, employment rates, nightlife, crime and safety ratings and weather. Niche then assigns each city a grade, called the “Niche Grade,” according to the factors above.
The study also includes several reviews from current and past residents.
So, which cities in the Columbus area are the best to live in? Here are the top 5:
Columbus
Overall Niche Grade: B
Pros: diversity, nightlife, commute, weather and outdoor activities
Cons: jobs and crime/safety
Reviews: 3.5/5 stars according to current and former residents
Cusseta-Chattahoochee
Overall Niche Grade: B
Pros: diversity, commute, nightlife, weather, cost of living and good for families
Cons: jobs, health/fitness, outdoor activities and crime/safety
Reviews: 3.5/5 stars according to current and former residents
Smiths Station
Overall Niche Grade: B
Pros: cost of living, housing, public schools, diversity and weather
Cons: outdoor activities, commute and crime/safety
Reviews: 4/5 stars according to current and former residents
Phenix City
Overall Niche Grade: B
Pros: diversity, weather, cost of living and outdoor activities
Cons: jobs, crime/safety and health/fitness
Reviews: 3.5 stars according to current and former residents
Ladonia
Overall Niche Grade: B-
Pros: weather, commute and cost of living
Cons: health/fitness and outdoor activities
Reviews: 3.5/5 stars according to current and former residents
