And Alabama has three entries into the top 50 of both lists. Huntsville placed 24th among the best cities to live, while Madison came in 9th and Meadowbrook ranked 50th in best places to live.

For the second straight year, Naperville was ranked No. 1 in best cities to live in America. In addition, Naperville, Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale scored in the top 50 in Niche's rankings of best places to live in America.

But one of the biggest concerns when picking a place to live is cost. After all, you don’t want to blow your entire paycheck on rent or a mortgage, right? Below, we’ll look at several cities that consistently rank high for their mix of affordability,