Some Foreign Service assignments take place in the United States without the support services available overseas. Choose a city from the listing below for basic information to prepare for an upcoming move or to help you decide whether a possible posting would work for you and your family.
Government Information
General
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Wikipedia - Search by city, metropolitan area, or other items of interest.
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City-Data.com - City statistics, plus useful forums, both to review and ask questions.
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CityMayors.com - Extensive information on the world's cities, with many "most expensive," "safest," "most polluted," "least stressful" type summaries. Information is a little difficult to find quickly; this is a better site for browsing than for finding quick facts.
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Salaray.com Cost of Living Wizard - Compares cost of living in different locations and indicates how far your salary might go. DC suburbs (Fairfax, Potomac, etc.) are not listed - you have to use DC.
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Craigslist - Local listings (housing, employment, etc).
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GreatSchools.net - Good for general facts on schools; parent reviews are inconsistent.
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Census Quick Facts - The U.S. Census Bureau’s Quick Facts
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NeighborhoodScout.com
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Moving.com - City profiles
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BestPlaces.net - Sperling’s Best Places to Live
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123Relocation.com
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RelocationEssentials.com
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USACityLink.com
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Frommer's | Community Forums
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AreaVibes.com
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InfoPlease.com
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WalkScore.com
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AmericanTowns.com
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DiscoverOurTown.com
Housing
Schools and Childcare
Cost of Living
Miscellaneous
All non-U.S. Government links are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement of the sites or their privacy policies.
