What's in every guide

Cost of Living

Rent, home prices, and how far your paycheck actually goes.

Job Market

Unemployment rates, top industries, and local business density.

Safety

Violent and property crime rates vs. national average.

Climate

30-year monthly temperature and precipitation normals.

Air Quality

Annual AQI, good days, and pollution trend.

Healthcare

Hospital count, ratings, trauma center access, uninsured rates.

Schools

Public and private school counts, college degree attainment.

Natural Disasters

Flood, tornado, wildfire, and storm event history.

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How to use these guides

  1. 1Pick a state above, search for a city, or let the City Matcher suggest cities that fit what matters to you.
  2. 2Read its guide: the good, the not so good, and what the numbers mean for someone moving there.
  3. 3Open the city's data page for charts, trends and comparisons with state and US averages.
  4. 4Deciding between two? Compare them side by side.