Norman has been named the sixth Best Small City to live in by Money magazine.
The magazine announced its picks Monday morning on the Today Show.
Jean Chatzsky, Money magazine editor, said they considered cities under 300,000 in population with great schools, affordable housing, low crime, strong economies and low commutes.
Chatzsky said the University of Oklahoma was a big factor in Norman's quality of life, with about 84,000 people showing up for football games in the fall.
She cited starter home costs of about $135,000 and average home costs of $163,000 as big factors in the choice.
Those listed above Norman are Plymouth, Minn., Fort Collins, Colo., Naperville, Ill., Irvine, Calif. and Franklin Township, N.J.
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Terrill bankruptcy case reviewed
OKLAHOMA CITY - A controversial Moore lawmaker's 2005 bankruptcy petition is being re-examined by an official assigned to the case, after published reports alleged irregularities between the bankruptcy petition and the lawmaker's state campaign finance reports.
John D. Mashburn, the original creditor's trustee for state Representative Randy Terrill and his wife, Angela, filed a motion in Federal Bankruptcy Court last Friday seeking to re-open Rep. Terrill's bankruptcy petition.
Mashburn said state campaign reports show Terrill had received funds from his campaign, which could be considered an asset.
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NEW: Norman ranked sixth among Best Small Cities of America
Norman has been named the sixth Best Small City to live in by Money magazine.
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