How It Works

1

Take the Personalization Quiz

Start by completing our interactive quiz to identify which of our 13 key life satisfaction factors matter most to you

2

Enter a Location or Locations to Compare

Input up to two addresses you'd like to evaluate and get detailed insights about how each location measures up against your priorities

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Review Your Personalized Results

See how each location scores based on your preferences across key factors along with your unique Life Satisfaction Index.

13 External Factors

These 13 external factors encompass the essential elements of a location that can impact your daily life and overall well-being. They range from practical considerations like safety, access to quality healthcare, and employment opportunities, to lifestyle preferences such as proximity to recreational activities and transportation availability. By understanding and prioritizing these factors according to your personal needs, you can gain deeper insights into how different locations may enhance or detract from your life satisfaction.

Food Availability

Food Availability measures the selected address(es) proximity to grocery stores, super centers, convenience and specialty food stores.

Safety

Safety measures reported crime statistics and availability of law enforcement and firefighters in the zip code(s) of the selected address(es).

Education Quality

Education Quality measures public school district quality scores as well as student/teacher ratios for the zip code(s) of the selected address(es).

Religion/Faith Practice Availability

Religion/Faith Practices measure the number of religious organizations in proximity to the selected address(es).

Economic and Work Opportunities

Economic and Work Opportunities measure unemployment rates, income levels, taxes paid, spending pressure as measured by StatisNostics for the zip code(s) of the selected address(es).

Transportation Accessibility

Transportation Availability measures the selected address(es) proximity to airports, bus and/or rail lines as well as average commute times. Walkability, ease of getting around the town, is also incorporated.

Climate

Climate measures the average annual temperatures for the zip code(s) for the selected address(es).

Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability measures a hypothetical mortgage payment or rent payment (based on your income range, if provided) compared to median house prices and rent levels within the zip code(s) of the selected address(es).

Medical Availability

Medical Availability measures the number of doctors, hospitals and pharmacies within a specified radius of the selected address(es).

Environment

Environment measures risk as reported by FEMA, air and water quality for the zip code(s) of the selected address(es).

Culture and Lifestyle

Culture and Lifestyle measures the proximity of parks, golf courses, libraries, museums and restaurants to the selected address(es).

Housing Availability

Housing Availability measures either the difference between the housing supply score and the housing demand score or a nationally normed rentals per capita for the zip code(s) for the selected address(es).

Political Preferences

Political Preference measures the political voting patterns for the zip code(s) for the selected address(es).

Ready to find your perfect place? Take the quiz and start your journey today!