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What matters to you?

Move the slider on at least 5 things (up to 10). Slide right if it matters more to you, left if it matters less. A slider left in the middle is not counted.

Money and work

  • Cost of living

    Groceries, utilities, rent.

  • Jobs and income

    Strong local economy and pay.

  • A place that is growing

    Gaining people and income.

  • Home internet and working from home

    Fast home internet.

  • State taxes

    Low state taxes.

  • Property taxes

    Low property taxes.

Home and neighborhood

  • Housing affordability

    Homes you can afford on local pay.

  • Space and yard size

    Roomy homes and yards.

  • Schools

    Good public schools.

  • Diversity & community

    Mix of backgrounds and cultures.

Health and safety

  • Health and medical care

    Hospitals, doctors and insurance.

  • Long, healthy lives

    Long, healthy lives.

  • Safety

    Low crime.

  • Clean air and low disaster risk

    Clean air, low disaster risk.

Getting around

  • Short commute

    Short commutes.

  • Walkability

    Errands on foot or by bike.

  • Public transit

    Useful buses and trains.

  • Airport access

    A major airport nearby.

Weather and lifestyle

  • Dining and entertainment

    Restaurants, bars, things to do.

  • Weather

    Weather you can live with.

  • Pleasant weather for being outdoors

    Sunny, dry, comfortable days.

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  • Parks, trails and biking
  • How much of the town is parkland
  • Restaurants per 1,000 by town
  • Internet speed
  • Lot size and home size
  • City-level crime
  • School quality ratings
  • Actual tax rates
  • Events and nightlife
  • Walking, biking and transit scores for an address
  • Long-term weather averages
  • Political leaning

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