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2023 Best Cities to Live in California

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  1. #7 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Irvine

    City in California,

    598 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Nearby Resident says I love Irvine! I went to UCI for my bachelors degree and it was a beautiful area. There are many activities to do beyond campus life. My friends and I would ride our bikes in the park and then get....

    Read 598 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 297,868,

  2. #28 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Carlsbad

    City in California,

    375 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I've lived here my whole life, so I may be a bit biased in my review. I love it here, and I think it's an amazing community filled with amazing people, cute restaurants, shops, etc. My reasoning for....

    Read 375 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 114,858,

  3. #49 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Thousand Oaks

    City in California,

    369 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Not only was I born and raised in Thousand Oaks (husband as well), I’ve raised my 5 kids here! The schools are excellent, sports programs are top notch, great training facilities such as Mamba....

    Read 369 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 127,274,

  4. #79 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Costa Mesa

    City in California,

    176 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here for about 2 years, I’m originally from the Bay Area but moved here from the central coast. Costa Mesa is ok as far as OC towns go, there are walking trails, Newport and Huntington....

    Read 176 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 112,148,

  5. #99 Best Cities to Live in America.

    San Jose

    City in California,

    1375 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says San Jose is a bright technology hub of a city with an amazing education system and financial opportunities. On the surface, San Jose plays the role as the heart of the Silicon Valley and a cultural....

    Read 1375 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 1,013,337,

  6. #116 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Temecula

    City in California,

    531 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says In my experience, Temecula offers a great balance of scenic beauty, warm weather, and high-quality education. The city is known for its picturesque wine country and has a reputation for being a safe....

    Read 531 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 109,376,

  7. #126 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Long Beach

    City in California,

    879 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Long Beach is an incredible place to live and raise kids, and is kind of a hidden gem tucked in between LA and OC. The best things about living here in no particular order are: fabulous parks; tons....

    Read 879 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 466,565,

  8. #134 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Oakland

    City in California,

    569 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Born and raised in Oakland, California. Throughout the nation, Oakland is known for the violence in the poorer areas, mainly in black and brown communities. But, growing up as a black woman in... Yet, my dreams of college are away from Oakland. I love Oakland with my whole heart, but need to experience something new. Growing up in Oakland is a true experience..

    Read 569 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 437,548,

  9. #159 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Los Angeles

    City in California,

    1791 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Los Angeles for 3 years now, and it has become home. Of course I love the weather, but what I like most about my life here is the people I have met and continue to meet. There is such...Like any great city, LA does come with it's challenges. I would love to see some progress made in the on-going struggle for affordable housing and resources for the homeless and unsheltered, as well....

    Read 1791 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Population: 3,902,440,

  10. #187 Best Cities to Live in America.

    Santa Rosa

    City in California,

    509 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Santa Rosa, California, is a charming city located in the heart of Sonoma County, known for its wine country and scenic beauty. One of the most likable things about Santa Rosa is its vibrant downtown....

    Read 509 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Population: 179,213,

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