There’s always an exciting energy when you step into a college town. You see students recklessly riding scooters into busy intersections, groups walking by with stacks of Little Caesar’s pizza—and, of course, obnoxiously loud music playing at all hours of the day.

Are you asking if I live in a college town and just wrote down what I observed out my window for the past ten minutes? You would be correct.

You might be surprised which college towns ended up ranking high (shout out to Rexburg, Idaho!). We broke down the best college towns according to the cost of living, job opportunities, and ease of transportation. You’ll find wild parties in any old college town, but it’s especially nice when you can find somewhere affordable with plenty of opportunities.

These are the college towns that offer the best experiences for students around the country.