6. Brandon, Man.
11 of 16
Rankings out of 190 cities:
Weather: 66
Affordable housing: 31
Household income: 110
Discretionary income: 136
New cars on road: 131
Job prospects: 12
Population growth: 47
Doctors per 1,000: 84
Low crime: 137
Walk or bike to work: 45
Transit: 60
Health professionals: 9
Culture: 105
Up one spot from last year, Brandon is propelled by a low unemployment rate and affordable homes. And unlike many of the cities in our top 15, Brandon is relatively convenient for biking and walking to work. There are some blemishes on Brandon's resumé, one of which is the low percentage of people employed in the arts and culture industry.
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