A list was created by Movoto Real Estate for the top ten small cities that present people with the best places to live. Some of the factors that were acknowledged for this ranking were a small amount of violence, residents with bachelor's degree or higher, walkability and cost of living.

East Lansing and Royal Oak ranked in ‘10 Happiest Small Places in America.’

Coming in at No. 2 was MSU’s hometown, East Lansing. Known as a college town, the list raves about the city’s important factors.

Home ownership and marriages were the top reasons why East Lansing is a great city to live in. Also, the crime and stress rate were ranked significantly low.

Royal Oak was ranked 8th in the list for having a greater increase in education. About 64 percent of the population has at least a bachelor’s degree. Royal Oak is also a main stop for sightseeing, including the Detroit Zoo.

Other cities in the top ten were Normal, IL, Blacksburg, VA and Stillwater, OK.