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What Cities Are People Most Likely to Have Their Cars Stolen?

Mike Adams — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:21:01 +0000

Your vehicle might be a little bit safer this year against auto theft than it has been in the past, but according to a new report, you might just want to hang on to that security system and full coverage insurance for awhile.

15 of the Weirdest Town Names in America

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:25:03 +0000

It’s common knowledge that many states have towns called Springfield, based on the number of them who thought they were the inspiration for the hometown of TV’s ‘The Simpsons,’ only to find out they weren’t. But there are other city or town names you may not have heard of, and for good reason.

What Are America's Most Bedbug-Infested Cities?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:18:09 +0000

After two consecutive years of being named the most bedbug-infested city in America, New York City has passed the torch. So who can now lay claim to the dubious honor? In its annual rankings, pest control company Terminix awarded first place to Philadelphia, with runner-up “honors” going to Cincinnati. The Big Apple fell to third [...]

Where Are the Cheapest Places to Live in America?

Mike Adams — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:39:42 +0000

There is no doubt inside the great American illusion of prosperity that the majority of the population suffers from the same sickness — high cost of living. It’s true, while the economy hangs somewhere between limbo and recovery, the cost of living has remained steadfast — teetering on a greasy slipknot somewhere between high and [...]

Washington DC Is the Most Shopaholic City in the Nation

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:51:37 +0000

Nobody would ever call Washington DC a fashion epicenter, but our nation’s capital happens to be the place were folks spend the most money on clothes, shoes and other wear. The average DC resident shells out $263 a month on these items, according to an analysis of government and private data by Bundle.com. Residents of Arlington, VA, [...]

Do You Live in One of America's Most Attractive Cities?

Kathy Landin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:09:56 +0000

Check your address, the list is out. Once again Travel+Leisure Magazine readers have ranked America’s cities to find out which one has the best looking residents.

San Francisco, Boston Among Best Cities for Trick-or-Treating

Shauna Wright — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:41:19 +0000

Everyone thinks their neighborhood is the best for trick-or-treating. But the folks at real estate site Zillow have actually compiled a list of the best cities for scoring some ‘tricks or treats’ this Halloween.

In creating its third annual Trick-or-Treat Index, Zillow considered factors such as median home values, crime rates, population density and overall “walkability” when choosing the 20 best urban areas in which to gather candy on October 31.

So how does your city measure up?

Raleigh, NC Is the Best City to Live — Did Your City Make the Top 20?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:27 +0000

The 377,487 residents of Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have something to cheer about as their city has been rated the number one city to live in the nation by Businessweek.com’s first-ever ranking of America’s Best Cities. The rankings were created by looking at 16 factors, including the number of nightlife and cultural [...]

Which Cities Have the Best — and Worst — Commute Times?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:36:07 +0000

If you’re fed up with your long commute to work, you may want to consider a move to Great Falls, Montana.

While a new report from the Census Bureau shows the average US commute is about 25 minutes, those in Great Falls only have a 14-minute travel time, the shortest in the country.

What's the Most Miserable City in America?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:48:19 +0000

In a new study of the 100 largest cities in the US, economists from MetroMoniter used factors such as employment, business growth and changes in housing prices to rank the most miserable places to live.

Who won the dubious first place prize? Here’s hoping you put your money on Las Vegas because Sin City claimed the top spot.