PlainRelocate

Where should you move?

Compare any two U.S. metros across 7 dimensions — cost of living, rent, crime, wages, schools, childcare, and environment — all from official federal data.

387 metros 51 states 7 data dimensions

Find Your City

Set your priorities — affordability, safety, schools — and discover the best metros for you.

Salary Calculator

See what your salary is worth in a new city after adjusting for cost of living differences.

Metro Rankings

See which metros score highest across all 7 dimensions with our composite life scores.

Popular Relocations

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7 Dimensions, One Decision

Every relocation report draws from official federal databases to give you a complete picture.

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Cost of Living
BEA RPP
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Rent
HUD FMR
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Wages
BLS OES
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Crime
FBI UCR
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Schools
NCES
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Childcare
DOL
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Environment
EPA

Make Data-Driven Relocation Decisions

Moving to a new city is one of life's biggest decisions. PlainRelocate helps you make it with confidence by comparing metros across the 7 dimensions that matter most: cost of living, rent, crime rates, median wages, school quality, childcare costs, and environmental health.

All data comes directly from official federal sources — the Bureau of Economic Analysis, HUD, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center for Education Statistics, Department of Labor, and EPA. No opinions, no bias, just government data presented plainly.

How It Works

Select your current metro and a destination to get an instant relocation report. You'll see a side-by-side comparison of every dimension, a salary adjustment calculator, and a clear verdict based on the data. You can also use the City Finder to discover metros that match your priorities, or browse our rankings to see how all 387 metros stack up.