As a twist on the typical “Best Places To Live” surveys, CNN Money released its 2008 “Best Places to Live and Launch“.

The rankings rate the business friendliness of 296 Census-designated metro areas, and then identify that area’s town that best combine business and pleasure for its residents.

In 2008, the Top 10 Live and Launch cities are:

1. Bellevue, WA (pop. 111,608)
2. Georgetown, TX (pop. 37,963)
3. Buford, GA (pop. 13,576)
4. Marina del Rey, CA (pop. 8,891)
5. Bethesda, MD (pop. 59,475)
6. Portland, OR (pop. 535,421)
7. Denver, CO (pop. 555,932)
8. Charlotte, NC (pop. 596,123)
9. Fort Worth, TX (pop. 595,062)
10. Franklin, MA (pop. 29,642)

To view the complete, 100-city listing, visit CNNMoney.com.

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