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5. Lincoln, Nebraska
> Overall score: 58.17/100
> Affordability rank: 7th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 14th out of 50
> Education and health rank: 7th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 22nd out of 50
> Population: 283,839
> Median household income: $57,746
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4. Boise, Idaho
> Overall score: 58.37/100
> Affordability rank: 19th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 8th out of 50
> Education and health rank: 10th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 6th out of 50
> Population: 226,115
> Median household income: $60,035
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3. Madison, Wisconsin
> Overall score: 60.60/100
> Affordability rank: 20th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 13th out of 50
> Education and health rank: 1st out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 3rd out of 50
> Population: 254,977
> Median household income: $65,332
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2. Raleigh, North Carolina
> Overall score: 61.40/100
> Affordability rank: 2nd out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 4th out of 50
> Education and health rank: 6th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 12th out of 50
> Population: 464,485
> Median household income: $67,266
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1. Austin, Texas
> Overall score: 63.75/100
> Affordability rank: 12th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 1st out of 50
> Education and health rank: 2nd out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 8th out of 50
> Population: 950,807
> Median household income: $71,576
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