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Side-by-side comparison across 7 dimensions using official U.S. government data. 387 metros, 51 states.

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7 Data Dimensions

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Cost of Living

Regional Price Parities from BEA

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Rent

HUD Fair Market Rents by bedroom count

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Crime

FBI crime rates per 100K population

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Wages

BLS occupational salary data

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Schools

NCES enrollment and student-teacher ratios

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Childcare

DOL childcare cost estimates

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Environment

EPA facilities, water systems, Superfund sites