No. 8
Ann Arbor, Mich.

Home to the University of Michigan, this city provides ample opportunities for intellectual pursuits, boasts quality health-care services with a large pool of doctors, nurses and surgeons as well as hospitals with specialty-care units. It rates high for public transportation. However, house prices and rents are high, as well as assisted living and adult day services. Income growth is sluggish and income inequality is worsening.