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

Income & wages
Housing costs
Cost of living
Weather & climate
Crime rates
Education quality
Healthcare access
Employment
Demographics

Data sources

All data is sourced from U.S. federal agencies and refreshed annually when new releases are published.

Census ACSU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Population, income, housing costs, commute times, education attainment, and demographics.

BEA RPPBureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities

Cost of living indices by metro area, enabling real purchasing power comparisons.

BLSBureau of Labor Statistics

Unemployment rates, wage data, and employment by industry.

NOAANational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Climate normals: average temperatures, precipitation, sunshine hours, and weather patterns.

NCESNational Center for Education Statistics

School quality metrics, graduation rates, and district-level education data.

CDC / KFFCenters for Disease Control and Prevention / KFF Health System Tracker

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.