5. Portland
Score: 17;
The closest high-ranking rheumatology institution (rank): no hospitals in the top ten list;
Park score: 77.5;
The lowest cost of the silver monthly premium for forty-year-olds (2014): not listed;
Organic ranking: 1;
The second biggest city in the Pacific Northwest is often praised for its outstanding beauty, great outdoor environment, and environmentally-friendly urban planning. It’s no wonder that Portland, the next one on the list of best places to live in the US if you have rheumatoid arthritis has one of the highest park scores in the country. It is also the most organic city in the United States, at least according to the Campbell Soup Company Research. The city has a great selection of organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free restaurants and it’s perfect for people who enjoy quiet and healthy living.
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