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https://www.bestplaces.net/
Last activity: 18.06.2026
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Using quarterly-updated statistics from dozens of sources, BestPlaces.net is a free resource for people across the country seeking to relocate. The site is also used as a recreational learning tool and academic reference.
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4.25K
Website visits
1.6M /mo.
Mentions
49

Overview

Location
United States, Oregon, Portland
Employees
1-10
Phone
+1 503-777-1636
Founded date
1985

Mentions in press and media 49

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Oct 16, 2025The income you need to live comfortably in the 10 most expensive U.S. cities—it’s over $200,000 in No. 1You’ll need to earn more than $200,000 to live comfortably in some of the largest U.S. cities, a new analysis by GoBankingRates reveals. That’s more than twice the U.S. median household income of $83,730. The analysis examined the 50 most p...
Aug 31, 2025Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing your expectations (Opinion)But what if this particular kind of trying sets the bar too high – or, at least, too comfy and cozy? As a philosopher who studies meaning-making, ethics and politics across traditions, I’d like to suggest that Coloradans don’t need to hug i...
Mar 7, 2024Find Your Perfect Spring Escape(Family Features) Whether you’re a family with kids or a young professional looking for a getaway, it isn’t too late – or out of budget – to plan a memorable spring trip. All you need is a full tank of gas and your furry best friend to make...
Jan 13, 2024Jamie Dimon says San Francisco is in ‘far worse shape’ than New York—and the data agreesSan Francisco’s reputation just took another shot, with yet again a renowned business leader piling on to criticize the city. “San Francisco is in far worse shape than New York,” JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Maria Bartiromo in an int...
Aug 4, 2023The 10 Best U.S. Cities To Start A Career In 2023Millions of newly graduated college students will soon be looking to enter the workforce. This is an opportunity for recent graduates and young professionals to kick start their careers but also relocate to a new city or state for their job...
Apr 4, 2022BestPlaces and Motel 6 Release Top Pet-Friendly Road Trip DestinationsTop Pet-Friendly Road Trip Destinations "When you’re on the road it’s important to enjoy the trip, and that means finding cities like these which not only have great resources but also plenty of activities and sights to see," shar...
Jan 19, 2022I’m a New Yorker who visited Texas for the first time. Here are 9 things that surprised me about Austin.I recently visited Austin and Waco in Texas. Erin McDowell/Insider I’ve lived in New York for three years and in New England for the majority of my life before that. I recently visited Austin and Waco, and I was surprised by my misconceptio...
Nov 18, 2021BestPlaces.net Study Reveals United States' Most Rent-Burdened Zip Codes78705 in Austin, TX is America's #1 Rent-Burdened ZIp Code A new study released by BestPlaces.net reveals millions of renters are considered cost-burdened or extremely cost-burdened. Zip codes in Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, California...
Nov 4, 2021Waymo will start mapping the complex traffic patterns of New York CityEnlarge / Waymos like this one will soon be scanning NYC. reader comments 94 with 57 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Waymo is headed to the Big Apple—for initial testing, anyway. Alp...
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FAQ about BestPlaces

When was BestPlaces founded?

BestPlaces was founded in 1985.

What has the press written about BestPlaces?

Parsers VC has collected 49 articles mentioning BestPlaces, among them “The income you need to live comfortably in the 10 most expensive U.S. cities—it’s over $200,000 in No. 1” (Oct 16, 2025) and “Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing your expectations (Opinion)” (Aug 31, 2025).

Is BestPlaces still active?

Yes, BestPlaces is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 18, 2026.