By Jeff Gifford | Phoenix Business Journal
Two East Valley cities made big leaps to join the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s latest list of the best places to live.
Gilbert came in at No. 57 and neighboring city Chandler came in at No. 78 in the 2026-2027 ranking, jumping from Nos. 94 and 123, respectively, last year. They were the only Arizona cities in the top 100, but seven other cities — most of them in the Valley — made the full list of 250 locales.





