Raleigh in North Carolina came out on top. Milken Institute Raleigh was the best-performing large city in the U.S., based on the 13 metrics used in the study, rising from second position last year.

Large cities and small cities are then classified ... Click here for an interactive map. An aerial view of the downtown Raleigh area including PNC Plaza (center) on April 21, 2013 in Raleigh ...