City Lifestyle Index
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SIDE-BY-SIDE ANALYSIS

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CITY VS CITY

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North Dakota

West Fargo

Modeled lifestyle baseline
70.3/100

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

South Dakota

Aberdeen

Modeled lifestyle baseline
69.9/100

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

Oklahoma

Broken Arrow

Modeled lifestyle baseline
69.2/100

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

Nebraska

Bellevue

Modeled lifestyle baseline
70.9/100

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

Highest overall in this comparison
DECISION SUMMARY

Bellevue leads the current overall index.

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METRIC BATTLE

Compare the 15 lifestyle dimensions

Cost of Living
West Fargo72.4
Aberdeen75.4
Broken Arrow75.6
Bellevue70.3
Housing
West Fargo83.1
Aberdeen81.7
Broken Arrow79.9
Bellevue78.9
Safety
West Fargo72.5
Aberdeen75.9
Broken Arrow70.3
Bellevue77.0
Job Market
West Fargo74.3
Aberdeen67.9
Broken Arrow74.7
Bellevue74.3
Income
West Fargo63.3
Aberdeen60.7
Broken Arrow64.1
Bellevue62.0
Education
West Fargo68.8
Aberdeen75.3
Broken Arrow69.2
Bellevue76.4
Healthcare
West Fargo65.8
Aberdeen66.3
Broken Arrow68.2
Bellevue74.4
Transportation
West Fargo64.1
Aberdeen62.0
Broken Arrow63.3
Bellevue66.4
Walkability
West Fargo63.4
Aberdeen58.2
Broken Arrow64.8
Bellevue58.8
Climate
West Fargo57.0
Aberdeen56.0
Broken Arrow53.0
Bellevue59.0
Air Quality
West Fargo81.7
Aberdeen81.1
Broken Arrow74.7
Bellevue76.3
Entertainment
West Fargo65.1
Aberdeen64.0
Broken Arrow62.3
Bellevue63.4
Family Friendly
West Fargo79.7
Aberdeen79.1
Broken Arrow72.7
Bellevue82.3
Remote Work
West Fargo64.8
Aberdeen67.8
Broken Arrow69.0
Bellevue67.3
Outdoor Lifestyle
West Fargo70.2
Aberdeen66.4
Broken Arrow64.6
Bellevue68.0
QUICK FACTS

Details side by side

CategoryWest FargoNorth DakotaAberdeenSouth DakotaBroken ArrowOklahomaBellevueNebraska
Best forBest 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.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 vibeWest Fargo has a smaller-city lifestyle with open horizons, practical neighborhoods and a generally lower-friction daily rhythm.Aberdeen has a smaller-city lifestyle with open horizons, practical neighborhoods and a generally lower-friction daily rhythm.Broken Arrow has a smaller-city lifestyle with open horizons, practical neighborhoods and a generally lower-friction daily rhythm.Bellevue has a smaller-city lifestyle with open horizons, practical neighborhoods and a generally lower-friction daily rhythm.
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.
OutdoorsGreenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access are the main nature lens for this baseline profile.Greenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access are the main nature lens for this baseline profile.Greenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access are the main nature lens for this baseline profile.Greenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access 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 greenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access.Weekends can mix local dining and neighborhood events with greenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access.Weekends can mix local dining and neighborhood events with greenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access.Weekends can mix local dining and neighborhood events with greenways, lakes, open-space recreation and road-trip access.
Population41,17527,961124,99164,863
Research statusModeled lifestyle baselineModeled lifestyle baselineModeled lifestyle baselineModeled lifestyle baseline