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Climate Which climates would you like included in the search?

NortheastModerate temperatures, some snow, humid summer

Southern CaliforniaWarm, sunny, dry summers

San Francisco Bay AreaMild temperatures, cool summers, some fog

NorthwestModerate temperatures, drizzle, little snow

Gulf CoastTropical, sunny, warm, humid

SoutheastWarm, humid, little snow

Rocky MountainsHigh altitude, harsh winter, cool summer

MidwestHarsh winter, hot summer, short fall and spring

Great PlainsDry, hot summer, harsh winter

DesertDesert, hot, very dry, mild winter

Population What size metro areas do you want included in the search?

Small town(50-125,000, example: Grand Junction, CO)

Mid-size city(125-250,000, example: Wilmington, NC)

Large metro area(250,000-1 million, example: Fresno, CA)

Mega metro(1 million and larger, example: New York, NY)

Affordable Housing How important is affordable housing?

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Vibrant Economy How important is a vibrant economy?

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Low Crime How important is crime?

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Arts & Culture How important is it to be near the Arts?

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Things to do How important are recreational activities?

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Health Facilities How important is proximity to health facilities?

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College presence How important is it to be near higher education?

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