Eight questions don't tell you much about a city's job market, cost of living, or actual weather patterns — just what outdoor amenities it has. BestCity.io ranks cities purely on lifestyle infrastructure: tennis courts, walking paths, beaches, green spaces. If you're moving for career opportunities or affordability, you'll need other research. This platform won't tell you if the city's actually affordable or hiring.
But the preference system works cleanly. You rank eight categories from most to least important, and it uses that hierarchy to match cities. It's location-aware, showing where you're answering from, and tracks progress as you work through the questions. The ranking method (1 equals most important) keeps the interface simple. No overcomplicated sliders or percentage allocations.
The questionnaire covers outdoor activities, water sports access, sports facilities like basketball and tennis courts, public parks, and green spaces. That's it. Those eight data points drive the recommendations. If your priorities align with these categories — suppose you're a runner who needs parks or a surfer chasing coastline — it'll surface cities that match. If you care more about transit systems or cultural venues, it won't help.
This platform's free with no paywall, no trial period. You answer questions and get results without entering payment details.
BestCity.io works for a narrow use case: finding cities with specific recreational infrastructure. It won't replace thorough relocation research, but it'll quickly filter cities by the amenities that matter to active lifestyles. Built using standard development resources, it's a straightforward preference matcher. Just don't expect it to weigh anything beyond outdoor and sports-related factors.
