About MoveMap
MoveMap helps people compare cities using data from U.S. federal agencies. Every number on the site comes from a public government source. No estimates, no surveys, no advertiser influence.
The site covers 530+ metropolitan areas with data on income, housing costs, weather, crime, education quality, healthcare access, and cost of living. Whether you're relocating or just curious, the goal is an honest side-by-side view of American cities.
What the data covers
Data sources
All data is sourced from U.S. federal agencies and refreshed annually when new releases are published.
Population, income, housing costs, commute times, education attainment, and demographics.
Cost of living indices by metro area, enabling real purchasing power comparisons.
Unemployment rates, wage data, and employment by industry.
Climate normals: average temperatures, precipitation, sunshine hours, and weather patterns.
School quality metrics, graduation rates, and district-level education data.
Healthcare access, insurance coverage rates, and health outcome indicators.
No ads. No bias. No agenda.
MoveMap carries no advertising and takes no sponsorship from real estate companies, relocation services, or economic development groups. The data is what it is. We don't weight rankings to favor any city or region.