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Why are New England cities so low on "Best Places To Live" list?
There's a new ranking of the "Best Places To Live" - and New England cities are nowhere near the top.
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Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston, focused on audience engagement. He has worked in the WBZ-TV newsroom since 2014 and has more than a decade of experience covering news in Massachusetts. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Worcester Telegram & Gazette, The Lowell Sun and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston University's College of Communication with a degree in journalism.
There's a new ranking of the "Best Places To Live" - and New England cities are nowhere near the top.
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