Relocation
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Relocation Information
Craigslist
Local community classifieds and forums for 190 cities in both the U.S. and abroad. The place to go to find jobs, housing, goods & services, social activities, community information, and more.
http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities.html
FindYourSpot.com
8-page online quiz evaluates your preferences regarding weather, culture, region, transit, etc. and delivers a list of locations for you to consider. Includes profiles of each city. Requires free registration, which also allows you to finish the quiz or view your results again in a later session.
http://www.findyourspot.com/
Quintessential Careers - Job Seeker Relocation Resources
Articles and resources on relocating for the job-seeker, such as how to conduct a long-distance job search, finding the best places to live and work, finding moving companies, storage units, and short-term living arrangements.
http://www.quintcareers.com/relocation_resources.html
The Riley Guide - Consider Relocating
Links to resources on planning a move, including help on finding a new home, evaluating moving companies, cost of living and demographic information for different regions and cities, and health and school directories.
http://www.rileyguide.com/relocate.html
The Riley Guide - Negotiating Relocation Expenses
Articles on negotiating relocation expenses as part of your salary negotiation package.
http://www.rileyguide.com/offers.html#relo
Sperling's Best Places
Profiles and statistics on cities, neighborhoods, schools, crime, weather, etc. The Cost of Living tool allows you to compare two cities side-by-side in categories such as taxes, housing, and food. Certain parts of this site require a free membership.
http://www.bestplaces.net/
State and Local Government on the Net
A directory of official state, county, and city government web sites.
http://www.statelocalgov.net/
ZIPSkinny
Enter your zip code to find U.S. Census data and comparisons with neighboring zips.
http://www.zipskinny.com/
