Boise has been making national lists for years, from being ranked as one of the most livable cities in the U.S, to being crowned an ideal place to start your career. Today, host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are questioning whether these rankings actually reflect the reality of living here. They’re digging into some contradictory lists to see how they shape perceptions of our community, and ask whether these titles are fueling Boise’s growth — or just complicating it.

Boise Rankings: 

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  #2 in Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-25, U.S. News


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  #2 in Best Places to Live in the U.S., Business Insider


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  #18 Best City to Start a Career, WalletHub


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  #96 out of 100 cities for new grads, Zumper


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  Meridian is #30 in Best Places to Live for Families, Fortune Well


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  Idaho one of the worst states to raise a family, WalletHub


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  Boise top 25 places to travel to in 2025, National Geographic 


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  #5 in Best Places to Retire, U.S News


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  Best Places to Live in the U.S in 2024-25, Livability 

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