Where I live is the best place to take a hike, ride a bike, attend a county fair, or eat a pizza.

That’s my opinion, anyway – and you know what they say about opinions, don’t you?

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People much smarter than me have actually compiled census data, crime reports, labor statistics and consumer price indexes to determine Sperling’s Best Places. How does your hometown rank? How about your dream retirement city, or favorite college town? Type your zip code into Sperling’s to compare the cost of living, schools, crime rates, housing prices, and more.

According to mastermind Bert Sperling, my city is actually:

• Ranked #2 Safest Cities for Families with Young Children
• Ranked #2 America’s Manliest Cities
• Ranked #3 The Best Cities for Thanksgiving
• Ranked #6 Best Airports to Make a Connection

So all you men with children looking to fly home for Thanksgiving, please visit Columbus, Ohio!

But you know what? You won’t find a ranking for the neighbor who brings you warm brownies when the squad comes to your house. You can’t rate the neighbor who mows your lawn when you’re on vacation (because you shovel his snow when he winters in Florida). There’s no survey for the neighbor who takes you to church every week, or talks with you late into the evening watching fireflies on warm summer nights.

People are priceless.

Who makes your neighborhood the Best Place to live love?