The website considered areas with a population of at least 25,000, and removed any places with a median income level lower than 85 percent of its state's median, little to no ethic diversity and more than double the national crime risk.
That left 1,890 locations.
Evans, Georgia was crowned the overall best place to live in America: "A fast-growing town with a welcoming atmosphere and southern charm," Money.com says.
Mount Laurel (Burlington County) and Bridgewater (Somerset County) came in at numbers 16 and 31, respectively.
The website describes Mount Laurel as a family-oriented town with kid-friendly fun -- no matter the season. Bridgewater was cited for its easy access to New York City and great schools.
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