From Livability:
“Birmingham, AL, is affectionately known as the “Magic City,” and this Southern hotspot has the magic touch. Over the last several decades, Birmingham has reinvented itself from an industrial steel giant to a destination for culture, health care and innovation. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, this city of nearly 206,000 residents offers a lifestyle that balances big-city amenities – like James Beard Award-winning restaurants and world-class medical research – with a low cost of living and a neighborly pace of life.
