Places Rated Almanac

by David Savageau

This blockbuster best-seller makes headlines coast to coast with its candid, fascinating look at all the factors that contribute to our quality of life. Sometimes controversial and always thought-provoking, Places Rated has been completely updated with the latest statistics. It's packed with timely facts and unbiased information on more than 350 metro areas in North America.Whether you're mulling over the idea of relocating, trying to decide where to start out, or just curious about how your hometown stacks up, you'll be intrigued by Places Rated Almanac . Places Rated ranks each metropolitan area on a number of essential factors, many of which are of vital interest in today's economy. They 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. Newly redesigned this year with a two-color interior!

Genres: Reference, Economics

496 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.