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Places Rated Almanac: The Original Guide for Finding Your Best Places to Live in America
Places Rated Almanac The Original Guide for Finding Your Best Places to Live in America Author:David Savageau In this unique reference, every one of America?s 387 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 h... more »as 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 armchair travelers alike. Newly revised and expanded, this edition spotlights factors that are most concerning in the current U.S. economy, covers new metropolitan sites, and also uses attractive techniques for visualizing information—including maps, sparklines, and icons.« less