Pick your own list of the ten best cities. This information is also used by business firms and other private organizations to assist in establishing private compensation systems. The reports are published quarterly in January, April, July, and October. The most recent three reports are provided. Both publications have articles on relocation costs and travel within the U.S. and abroad.
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Articles are archived beginning January 1996. A private company which rates cities in the U.S. and abroad for cost of living. Some free data available under News Releases . Calculates salary and cost of living between U.S. cities. Includes housing, transportation, health care, groceries, and entertainment.