Places Rated Almanac

by David Savageau, Richard Boyer

The single best source for the latest facts and figures on the best places to live in the United States and Canada! Places Rated Almanac makes headlines around the country with its candid, fascinating look at all the factors that contribute to our quality of life. This sometimes controversial bestseller, completely updated with all new 1997 statistics, is packed with timely facts and unbiased information on more than 350 metropolitan areas in North America. Anyone who's mulling over the idea of relocating, trying to decide where to start out, or just curious about how his or her hometown stacks up against the competition will be intrigued by Places Rated Almanac. Places Rated Almanac ranks each metropolitan area on a number of essential factors, many of which are of vital interest in today's economy. They -- Job markets-- Cost of living-- Housing markets-- Educational standards-- Quality and availability of public transportation-- Health care and recreational facilities-- Crime rates-- Culture and leisure opportunities-- Environmental factors-- Climate Easy-to-use charts help readers put this wealth of information to work to find the places that best suit their special needs and interests. Packed with unbiased, reliable and up-to-date information, this one-of-a-kind guide offers something to amuse or intrigue on every page!

Genres: Reference, Economics

Paperback

First published October 25, 1993

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have referred to Places Rated Almanac for several decades, not only while I was overseas and headed stateside, but also as a reference to advise people and governments in the work I do.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

He loves, absolutely adores, large cities and their nearby suburbs. Weatjer section is very good.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful! In considering places to move, and also to go on vacations, this book has been handy. It provides helpful information in a number of categories along with cumulative scores for quality of life.

[Lyndsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool resource. Plan to spend a fair amount of time to use it.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rated: A

[Bryan Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best books I found when you are ready to move to a new city.