“I don't know which state fits my life.”
State MatchStart broadly: identify states to investigate against your household's priorities and constraints.Explore this report
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Help me choose a report01 / LOOKING AHEAD
Where should we live?
Start with the decision you're facing. Each path leads to more detail about the corresponding report.
“My spouse and I both need work in the new location.”
State Match → Deep DiveFind candidate states using your household's work needs, then examine one state and its regional job-market differences more closely.Start with State Match
“I'm deciding between two states.”
State CompareInvestigate two serious state options side by side using the same priorities.Explore this report
“I've chosen my destination. How do I make the move?”
State Action PlanTranslate the destination into a practical investigation and moving plan.Explore this report
Two careers, one household. Start with State Match to identify candidate states, then use Deep Dive to investigate one state more closely. These reports help you evaluate job-market conditions; they do not guarantee employment or replace checking live vacancies.
02 / CLOSER TO HOME
What if I already know the state?
You don't have to cross a state line to benefit from StateMatcher.
“I want to move somewhere else in my state.”
Investigate one state in detail, with attention to its regional differences.
State Deep Dive“I want to understand the place where I already live.”
Use a detailed look at your state and regions to put your current location in context.
State Deep Dive“I know the state, but need a much closer look.”
Examine housing, work, healthcare, and other priorities in greater detail.
State Deep DiveOne important distinction: Deep Dive examines a state and meaningful regional differences. It is not a property-specific inspection or a street-by-street appraisal.
03 / A QUICK SORTING TOOL
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The free Big Picture helps identify priorities, potential conflicts, and constraints. It does not select or rank states.
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