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PHOENIX \u2014 Phoenix is well-situated in the top half of America\u2019s 50 best cities, a new report shows. It\u2019s one of several metros whose reputation goes well beyond its performance \u2014 a key element in competitiveness.<\/p>\n

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Resonance Consultancy\u2019s 2026 America\u2019s Best Cities report ranked Phoenix at No. 19 in the nation, out of 100 cities ranked. Phoenix has come in as high as No. 9, which it did in Resonance\u2019s 2021 report.<\/p>\n

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Two other Arizona cities made this year\u2019s list. Tucson ranked at No. 57, while Flagstaff ranked at No. 97. The report included a separate list of America\u2019s 100 best small cities, with Flagstaff placing at No. 22 on that list.<\/p>\n

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Read more of this story from the Business Journal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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