Research firm ranks Sidney as one of top spots in state

Sidney is among the top ten places to live in Nebraska, according to a blog by Movoto, a real estate research website.

Movoto conducted a study of the 31 biggest cities in Nebraska to determine which were the best places to reside. The rankings were based on amenities, quality of life, crime, tax rates, unemployment, commute time and weather. It ranked Sidney number eight on the list.

The criteria that factor into quality of life include cost of living, median home price, median rent, median household income and student to teacher ratio. Criteria for tax rate rankings include sales tax and...