These Are the 15 Healthiest Cities in the US — How Much Does It Cost To Live in Them?
Good health is arguably one of the most important aspects of life. Having good health can mean that you can function properly, can effectively work toward achieving your personal and professional goals, and can ensure your financial success. As we head into 2025, there are some cities where you might end up living a healthier life than others.
A recent SmartAsset study ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on 10 health factors, like self-reported physical and mental well-being, air pollution, and more. Median household earnings, including the relative portion of high earners in the area, were also considered.
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Here are the top 15 healthiest cities on SmartAsset’s list, as well as how much it costs to live in each, per BestPlaces data.
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San Jose, California
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.48
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.00
Median household income: $136,229
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 33.4%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $18,900
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $8,400
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Arlington, Virginia
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.59
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.04
Median household income: $140,219
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 30.5%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $11,970
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $6,867
Seattle
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.97
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.88
Median household income: $120,608
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 29.2%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $13,170
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $6,867
Boise City, Idaho
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 3.00
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.78
Median household income: $79,977
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 11.7%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $7,650
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $3,733
Aurora, Colorado
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 3.15
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.71
Median household income: $89,300
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 12.3%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $7,320
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $5,033
Plano, Texas
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.84
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.05
Median household income: $108,594
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 23.3%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $7,860
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $5,467
San Francisco
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.84
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.82
Median household income: $126,730
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 33.7%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $19,770
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $9,067
Oakland, California
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.99
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 5.07
Median household income: $96,828
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 21.8%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $13,080
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $6,067
Minneapolis
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.70
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.66
Median household income: $81,001
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 14.3%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $4,710
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $3,900
Anaheim, California
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 3.09
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.47
Median household income: $84,872
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 13.8%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $12,900
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $6,733
Irvine, California
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 3.09
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.47
Median household income: $127,989
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 30.0%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $18,000
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $9,167
Santa Ana, California
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 3.09
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.47
Median household income: $85,914
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 12.6%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $11,160
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $6,333
Honolulu
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.60
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.08
Median household income: $84,907
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 15.8%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $11,430
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $5,200
Raleigh, North Carolina
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.70
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.03
Median household income: $86,309
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 15.0%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $6,810
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $4,267
Madison, Wisconsin
Physically unhealthy days per 30 days: 2.73
Mentally unhealthy days per 30 days: 4.69
Median household income: $70,484
Percentage of households earning $200,000-plus: 9.6%
Average monthly cost of living (family): $5,400
Average monthly cost of living (individual): $4,167
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