According to our local paper, "Parenting magazine has named Colorado Springs among the top 20 places to raise a family in the United States. It's the only Coloardo city on the list.

Any place you choose to put down roots will have pros and cons. How to sort through them all? Don't worry, Parenting magazine has crunched the numbers for you.

The magazine examined American cities to come up with the best paces for families. Factors included great schools, affordable homes, low crime rates, plenty of jobs, and lots of parkland.

Here are the top 20 cities to raise a family in 2011, according to Parenting magazine:

1. Washington, D.C.

2. Austin, Texas

3. Boston, Mass.

4. St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minn.

5. Des Moines, Iowa

6. Madison, Wis.

7. Honolulu, Hawaii

8. Omaha, Neb.

9. Seattle, Wash.

10. Louisville, Ky.

11. St. Louis, Mo.

12. San Antonio, Texas

13. Portland, Ore.

14. Kansas City, Mo.

15. Colorado Springs

16. New Orleans, La.

17. Richmond, Va.

18. Lexington, Ky.

19. Lincoln, Neb.

20. Wichita, Kan.

To get more details on the top 10 cities for families, go to www.parenting.com