Executive Summary Consumers turn to objective third-party reports for information on many of the goods and services they purchase. Likewise, citizens often turn to guides and report cards that evaluate how their governments perform on readily understood measures.
Money magazine rates the best cities in which to retire.
Fortune magazine rates the best cities for business. Governing magazine grades cities on how well managed they are. The U.S. Conference of Mayors rates city livability. Many other guides and report cards evaluate various city attributes. This Competitive Cities Report Card is a first attempt at filling that gap.