What is the best city in the U.S. in which to live?

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I'm curious. In my lifetime I've had the priviledge to have lived in 10 different states around the U.S. (for atleast three months in each place). I've also been driven through & explored about 41 of the 50 states. I have lived in Connecticut, Massachusets, New Hampshire, Colorado, California, Idaho, Utah, Washgington, Oregon, and Arizona. I have had the opportunity to experience several cities around the U.S. including Boston, MA; New York City; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; San Francisco/Oakland/Berkeley, CA Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; Moab, UT; Tucson, AZ; Portsmouth, NH, Denver, CO. The list does go on. But my question is this: Which city do you think is or would be the best city in the U.S. in which to live? Get as detailed as you wish as to why you believe what you do. My vote goes to...Portland, Oregon (which narrowly beats out SF & Seattle). I think the west is the best, but that's just me and Jim Morrison. Heck, I even lived in the east until I was 22, so I do have some reference points to work with here. I great deal for me has to do with climate and overall attitude or feel of the city and its relative connection to nature. There is no city quite like Portland, Oregon, but that's just in my experience. Tell me about yours when you have time! -Charlie