We’re real people sharing real opinions about what it’s actually like to live in cities and states across the US. No corporate fluff, no sponsored nonsense. Just honest takes from locals who know what they’re talking about.
Below you’ll find every guide we’ve published, organized so you can find exactly what you need. Whether you’re researching a cross-country move or just curious about a new city, start here.
State Guides
Honest pros and cons of living in every state we’ve covered so far. Cost of living, weather, job markets, culture, and all the stuff the tourism boards won’t tell you.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- US Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
City Guides
Deep dives into specific cities. What the locals love, what drives them crazy, and whether it’s actually worth the move.
- Asheville, NC
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boise, ID
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Charleston, SC
- Chicago, IL
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Honolulu, HI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, ME
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Vancouver, WA
- Washington DC
Best Places to Live
Curated lists of the best cities and neighborhoods in each state. Good for narrowing down your search when you know the state but not the city.
Best Cities by State
- Best Places to Live in Arizona
- Best Places to Live in California
- Best Places to Live in Colorado
- Best Places to Live in Florida
- Best Places to Live in Georgia
- Best Places to Live in Idaho
- Best Places to Live in Michigan
- Best Places to Live in Montana
- Best Places to Live in North Carolina
- Best Places to Live in South Carolina
- Best Places to Live in Tennessee
- Best Places to Live in Texas
- Best Places to Live in Virginia
- Best Places to Live in Washington State
Best Cities by Region
Best Neighborhoods
- Best Neighborhoods in Atlanta
- Best Neighborhoods in Austin
- Best Neighborhoods in Chicago
- Best Neighborhoods in Denver
- Best Neighborhoods in Houston
- Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
- Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco
- Best Neighborhoods in Seattle
