Cities Ranked & Rated

The second edition contains the latest facts and figures on the best places to live in North America
This unique guide combines honest opinions and objective facts and figures to help readers compare cities quickly and comprehensively. Organized by metro area, the book provides statistics on job markets, cost of living, housing costs, public school investment, high school and college graduation rates, average commuting times, health care, recreational facilities, crime rates, environmental factors, climate and more. Easy-to-use charts help readers quickly and easily determine which states and cities meet their special needs and interests.For the Second Edition, new and updated features include in-depth coverage of 44 more places, coverage of the neighborhoods in major metro areas, new information on jobs and economic drivers in the area, more detailed information on commuting, and more coverage of population growth, religious observance, and home price stability. Great reference for people considering moving to a new city, relocating a business, or starting out after college 42 million people (or 1 in 4 adults) move each year in the U.S. Over 15% of people moving are moving out-of-state On average, individuals move 11.7 times in their lifetime