Places Rated Almanac: The Classic Guide for Finding Your Best Places to Live in America: 25th Anniversary Edition

by David Savageau

In this unique reference, every one of America’s 379 metropolitan areas is rated by factors that are important to anyone considering a move. Divided into nine thoroughly researched main topics, this guide derives its information as much from private sources as government sources, providing a well-rounded description of all that each metro area has to offer: ambience, housing, jobs, crime, transportation, education, health care, recreation, and climate. With a personalized quiz to help determine the most important factors of an area, this ratings sourcebook provides a wealth of information for those looking to move and the armchair traveler alike.

Genres: Reference, Economics

662 pages, 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.