The state of Michigan has a city for everyone, whether you want a college vibe, metro urban environment, or to conclude your day with a dazzling sunset over a freshwater ocean. Michigan boasts over 90 colleges and universities and Michiganders are never more than six miles from a body of water. Sound like a great place to live? I agree! While so many cities offer a wonderful standard of living and way of life, I’ll focus on the top five cities in Michigan and let you decide from there.