Marvel has always gone a different way than DC and one of the biggest places where that's apparent is in the cities of the Marvel Universe. Whereas DC has created a lot of fake cities, Marvel has used more real-world locales in its years of amazing stories, letting readers feel like their superheroes could live amongst them. While their bases aren't always the most practical, they often make things way more exciting.

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The Marvel Universe can be a very dangerous place but there are definitely some cities that are better to live in than others for a variety of reasons, both real and created for the Marvel Universe.

10 Los Angeles Is One Of The Safest Cities In The Marvel Universe

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For years, the locus of the Marvel Universe was New York City, as it based most of the biggest heroes with the headquarters of the Avengers and Fantastic Four in the city. For a long time, the west coast of the US didn't have too many heroes at all and while this can be looked at as a bad thing, it's actually helped a lot. In a world where supervillains and aliens are drawn to places with heroes, a city like Los Angeles is very safe.

While it may take longer for help to get to a place like LA in case of an attack, the likelihood of there being one is pretty low because of the dearth of superheroes there. This makes it a nice, quiet place to live, which is ironic in a lot of ways.

9 Since The X-Men Left, Salem Center Is A Paradise

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The X-Mansion is located in Westchester county New York, near the small town of Salem Center. For years, the mansion was a magnet for supervillain and Sentinel attacks, with some of that spilling over to Salem Center because of the X-Men hanging out in the town during their off hours. Since the mutants have left the school, things have gotten a lot better.

The town and its surrounding environs got used to being constantly attacked and now the residents can rest easy knowing they don't have to worry about that. On top of that, if anything happens, the nearby Krakoan portal at the X-Mansion means help can quickly get there.

8 The Inhuman City Of Attilan Is Full Of Wondrous Technology And Goods

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For millennia, the Inhumans made their home in the hidden city of Attilan, building a vibrant culture. While the city's location has had to move multiple times over the years due to the tribulations of the Inhuman race, one thing about it remains the same: it's a beautiful place full of amazing technology and goods.

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The Inhumans don't have a problem with visitors and Attilan has always proven to be full of beautiful architecture. While the Inhumans have done some bad things over the years, Attilan is undeniably a great place.

7 The Eternal City Of Olympia Is Protected By Some Of Most Powerful Beings On The Planet

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The Eternals are some of the oldest and most powerful beings on Earth. In the hundred thousand years they've existed, they've built some amazing cities but the greatest of them all is Olympia. The architecture and technology are amazing and in a world that finds itself constantly under attack, Olympia is one of the safest places on Earth.

Olympia has survived attacks from some of the most powerful forces ever and that makes an ideal place to live. The Eternals can protect Olympia from anything and the city is full of amazing technology that makes residents' lives easier.

6 The Capital City Of Chandrilar Is One Of The Safest Places In The Marvel Universe

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The alien empires of the Marvel Universe are often engaged in catastrophic wars with one another. The Kree and Skrull Empires have been ravaged by war and Galactus respectively but one major power in the universe has escaped the wars pretty much unscathed: the Shi'Ar Empire. The safest place in the Shi'Ar Empire is the capital city of the Empire on the planet Chandrilar.

The Empire's capital is protected by the most powerful fleet in the Marvel Universe and the Shi'Ar Imperial Guard, one of the greatest groups of superpowered beings in existence. Chandrilar has weathered many storms and the capital city is the safest place in the Empire.

5 Spaceport Prometheus On Arakko Is An Amazing Place

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Arakko was once Mars before it was terraformed by the powers of the mutants of Krakoa. The planet was set up as the new capital of Sol system by the mutants and it needed a place where the various powers of the universe could come for diplomatic events and use as a trading waystation. For that purpose, Spaceport Prometheus was created.

Combining the best mutant technology and Arakko telefloronics, Spaceport Prometheus is one of the greatest cities in the solar system, made as a place where a variety of aliens could come together and live in harmony.

4 New York City Is A Superhero Fan's Dream

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New York City is both one of the most dangerous cities to live in and the most exciting. Long the center of the superhero universe, New York City is often a target because of the sheer amount of superheroes that call it home. It's been the headquarters of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers, with both Avengers Tower and Avengers Mansion, the former Stark Mansion, calling the city home.

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At any time, a resident of the city can look up and see Spider-Man swing by or have a hot dog with Luke Cage. The X-Men's Treehouse is located there and the city takes everything the real version has and combines it with superheroes.

3 Krakoa's Middle Region Is One Of The Most Beautiful Places On Earth

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Krakoa is the newest nation on Earth and it's already one of the greatest. While it doesn't have any one city, the central region of the island is full of wonders and is the de facto capital of the new nation. Krakoa is an amazing place. The island can grow just about anything the inhabitants need, creating a post-scarcity society full of amazing organic architecture and tech.

Krakoa is a paradise, a place where mutants can be free to do and be whatever they want. It's a home unlike any they've had before and it's protected by some of the most powerful beings ever.

2 Jersey City Is The Home Of Ms. Marvel And Just A Pleasant Place

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Jersey City is one of the most peaceful cities on the Eastern seaboard thanks to Ms. Marvel, one of the best of the new generation of heroes. Ms. Marvel uses her prodigious powers to keep the peace in the city and the residents love her. It's close enough to New York City for people who want to experience the big city but quiet and safer.

Ms. Marvel's Jersey City is a wonderful city and a great place to live. It combines the hustle and bustle of a city with more peaceful places for families. Ms. Marvel keeps the city safe and it's the kind of place that anyone would want to live.

1 Doomstadt Is The Safest City On Earth

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Doctor Doom is one of the greatest world leaders on the planet, but he knows how to run a country. Latveria is a paradise and nowhere is that more apparent than the country's captial, Doomstadt. A city full of old-world charm and advanced technology, Doom makes sure the inhabitants of the city have all of their wishes met and can live their lives in peace.

While it might seem like a city where a villain is in charge would be dangerous, it isn't. Doomstadt is protected by Doom and his Doombots and it's rare anyone even tries to attack him in his home. Doomstadt's residents are among the happiest in the world, secure knowing that Doom is looking out for them.

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