Bellevue Ranked No. 2 'Best Place To Live' In U.S.

BELLEVUE, WA - Taking into account the city's proximity to outdoor recreation, its diverse population, and plenty of things to do, Bellevue came in No. 2 on Livability.com's list of the 2016 Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S.

Bellevue beat out popular cities, like Palo Alto, Calif., and Boulder, Colo., and even local cities like Olympia and Kirkland.

What place is better than Bellevue? It was a surprise to us because it's a city that's much colder and snowier than anywhere in Western Washington. Click here to see the whole list and read about why Bellevue beat out so many other cities.

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