Top five best US cities for students: Check popular universities, average living expenses, and more

The QS Best Student Cities ranking for 2024 places London at the top, but several U.S. cities, including Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia, also stand out. These cities attract students with prestigious universities, but affordability varies, with Philadelphia offering a lower cost of living compared to San Francisco or Los Angeles.

​The QS Best Student Cities ranking for 2024 places London at the top, but several U.S. cities, including Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia, also stand out. These cities attract students with prestigious universities, but affordability varies, with Philadelphia offering a lower cost of living compared to San Francisco or Los Angeles. The QS Best Student Cities ranking for 2024 places London at the top, but several U.S. cities, including Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia, also stand out. These cities attract students with prestigious universities, but affordability varies, with Philadelphia offering a lower cost of living compared to San Francisco or Los Angeles.