City Lifestyle Index
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SIDE-BY-SIDE ANALYSIS

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CITY VS CITY

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Utah

St. George

Modeled lifestyle baseline
73.1/100

Best forBest for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.

Highest overall in this comparison
Colorado

Colorado Springs

Modeled lifestyle baseline
73.0/100

Best forBest for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.

Idaho

Meridian

Modeled lifestyle baseline
72.8/100

Best forBest for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.

Wyoming

Cheyenne

Modeled lifestyle baseline
72.7/100

Best forBest for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.

DECISION SUMMARY

St. George leads the current overall index.

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METRIC BATTLE

Compare the 15 lifestyle dimensions

Cost of Living
St. George59.0
Colorado Springs54.1
Meridian51.3
Cheyenne59.2
Housing
St. George58.7
Colorado Springs42.5
Meridian52.7
Cheyenne55.5
Safety
St. George76.4
Colorado Springs74.8
Meridian70.1
Cheyenne75.9
Job Market
St. George83.8
Colorado Springs81.3
Meridian82.2
Cheyenne80.1
Income
St. George74.9
Colorado Springs79.4
Meridian76.3
Cheyenne77.1
Education
St. George82.0
Colorado Springs82.9
Meridian81.4
Cheyenne71.4
Healthcare
St. George72.0
Colorado Springs78.9
Meridian77.4
Cheyenne72.4
Transportation
St. George70.9
Colorado Springs78.3
Meridian73.7
Cheyenne69.5
Walkability
St. George70.3
Colorado Springs82.0
Meridian73.2
Cheyenne67.8
Climate
St. George64.0
Colorado Springs71.0
Meridian72.0
Cheyenne71.0
Air Quality
St. George83.8
Colorado Springs80.5
Meridian86.6
Cheyenne87.3
Entertainment
St. George77.9
Colorado Springs79.3
Meridian73.7
Cheyenne73.5
Family Friendly
St. George71.8
Colorado Springs67.5
Meridian71.6
Cheyenne77.3
Remote Work
St. George81.2
Colorado Springs82.1
Meridian91.3
Cheyenne84.1
Outdoor Lifestyle
St. George87.7
Colorado Springs88.9
Meridian90.6
Cheyenne94.0
QUICK FACTS

Details side by side

CategorySt. GeorgeUtahColorado SpringsColoradoMeridianIdahoCheyenneWyoming
Best forBest for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
Everyday vibeSt. George has a smaller-city lifestyle with mountain access, active weekends and a strong outdoors identity.Colorado Springs has a mid-sized lifestyle with mountain access, active weekends and a strong outdoors identity.Meridian has a smaller-city lifestyle with mountain access, active weekends and a strong outdoors identity.Cheyenne has a smaller-city lifestyle with mountain access, active weekends and a strong outdoors identity.
Culture & foodExpect the strongest lifestyle character to come from local food, neighborhood events, regional traditions and the city’s own arts and social scene.Expect the strongest lifestyle character to come from local food, neighborhood events, regional traditions and the city’s own arts and social scene.Expect the strongest lifestyle character to come from local food, neighborhood events, regional traditions and the city’s own arts and social scene.Expect the strongest lifestyle character to come from local food, neighborhood events, regional traditions and the city’s own arts and social scene.
OutdoorsTrails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes are the main nature lens for this baseline profile.Trails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes are the main nature lens for this baseline profile.Trails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes are the main nature lens for this baseline profile.Trails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes are the main nature lens for this baseline profile.
MobilityMost daily trips are likely to depend on neighborhood choice and driving, with walkable pockets around established centers and mixed-use districts.Most daily trips are likely to depend on neighborhood choice and driving, with walkable pockets around established centers and mixed-use districts.Most daily trips are likely to depend on neighborhood choice and driving, with walkable pockets around established centers and mixed-use districts.Most daily trips are likely to depend on neighborhood choice and driving, with walkable pockets around established centers and mixed-use districts.
Weekend rhythmWeekends can mix local dining and neighborhood events with trails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes.Weekends can mix local dining and neighborhood events with trails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes.Weekends can mix local dining and neighborhood events with trails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes.Weekends can mix local dining and neighborhood events with trails, foothills, skiing corridors and high-country escapes.
Population108,713494,743142,98866,507
Research statusModeled lifestyle baselineModeled lifestyle baselineModeled lifestyle baselineModeled lifestyle baseline