In addition to its national list of the best towns, U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 statewide rankings have named 14 New Jersey cities as “Best Places to Live in New Jersey.”The rankings combine information on employment markets, cost of living, economy, infrastructure, and quality of life with poll responses from thousands of Americans about the factors that matter most when choosing a place to reside. Vineland and Atlantic City are among the best cities.