Columbus has been ranked as a prime area in the U.S. for teachers to live and work. That’s according to the third Annual “Best Cities for K-12 Teachers” report by consumer research website, GoodCall.com. Columbus ranked 90th on the list of 689 cities nationwide.

The report covers nine metrics: job availability, comparative salary, cost of living, amenities, high school graduation rate, college education rate, unemployment, crime rate and restaurants & bars. Data sources included the U.S. Census Bureau, Indeed.com, FBI Crime Data, and Sperling’s Bestplaces. “Cities at the top of our list give teachers the best chance to find jobs that are professionally fulfilling and financially viable
because they are thriving cities where people value education highly,” says Claire Etheridge, Data Analyst for Goodcall.com. She adds, “Teachers who are looking to start a new job in these cities also benefit from the low crime rates and varied restaurant and entertainment options.”

Bentonville, AR topped this year’s list.