OKC named #1 big city to live in by U.S. News' The 15 Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S. in 2025-2026

Source: Velocity.com

From that full list, these 15 big cities, each with a population of 499,000 or more, rose to the top. Here's a closer look at what helped each one earn a top spot.

15. San Diego, California

14. Indianapolis, Indiana

13. Dallas, Texas

12. Seattle, Washington

11. Columbus, Ohio

10. Houston, Texas

9. Mesa, Arizona

8. Charlotte, North Carolina

7. Jacksonville, Florida

6. San Antonio, Texas

5. Nashville, Tennessee

4. Fort Worth, Texas

3. Austin, Texas

2. El Paso, Texas

1. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 🎉🎊🏆

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