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100 Questions to Ask Before Moving to a New City

June 5, 2026

100 Questions to Ask Before Moving to a New City

No. Item Definition
1. Are flights affordable? Asks about airfare prices.
2. Are groceries easy to access? Asks about nearby food shopping.
3. Are homes well maintained? Asks about property upkeep quality.
4. Are power outages common? Asks about electricity reliability.
5. Are roads well maintained? Asks about street condition quality.
6. Are stations safe? Asks about transit stop safety.
7. Are there community events? Asks about local gatherings and festivals.
8. Are there dog parks? Asks about off-leash spaces.
9. Are there good colleges nearby? Asks about nearby higher education.
10. Are there good gyms? Asks about fitness options nearby.
11. Are there good hospitals? Asks about hospital quality nearby.
12. Are there hiking trails? Asks about trail access nearby.
13. Are there international markets? Asks about global grocery options.
14. Are there late-night options? Asks about food or services late.
15. Are there museums nearby? Asks about museum access.
16. Are there natural disasters? Asks about disaster risks.
17. Are there nearby getaways? Asks about close escape destinations.
18. Are there parks nearby? Asks about green spaces close by.
19. Are there remote work spaces? Asks about coworking options nearby.
20. Can I afford to buy there? Asks about homebuying affordability.
21. Do I need a car? Asks whether driving is necessary.
22. Do newcomers feel welcome? Asks about local openness to newcomers.
23. Does it flood often? Asks about flood risk there.
24. How accessible is it? Asks about disability access overall.
25. How are the local taxes? Asks about tax burden there.
26. How are the restaurants? Asks about dining quality and variety.
27. How are the schools? Asks about education quality nearby.
28. How bad is traffic? Asks about road congestion.
29. How bike-friendly is it? Asks about cycling safety and access.
30. How clean is the city? Asks about cleanliness and sanitation.
31. How competitive is housing? Asks about housing demand and bidding.
32. How crowded does it feel? Asks about density and congestion.
33. How diverse is the city? Asks about cultural and demographic variety.
34. How easy is airport access? Asks about reaching the airport.
35. How easy is childcare? Asks about childcare access and convenience.
36. How easy is it to make friends? Asks about social openness there.
37. How easy is networking? Asks about professional connection opportunities.
38. How easy is parking downtown? Asks about central parking convenience.
39. How easy is pet care? Asks about vets and pet services.
40. How expensive is dining out? Asks about restaurant meal prices.
41. How friendly are neighbors? Asks about neighbor warmth.
42. How green is the city? Asks about trees and environmental quality.
43. How high are property taxes? Asks about property tax levels.
44. How inclusive is the city? Asks about acceptance of differences.
45. How late do places stay open? Asks about business closing times.
46. How late does transit run? Asks about transit operating hours.
47. How much is car insurance? Asks about vehicle insurance cost.
48. How noisy is the area? Asks about sound levels nearby.
49. How often does it rain? Asks about rainfall frequency.
50. How old is the housing stock? Asks about building age.
51. How reliable are buses? Asks about bus service dependability.
52. How safe is the area? Asks about crime and personal safety.
53. How stable is the economy? Asks about economic strength and resilience.
54. How strict are landlords? Asks about rental rules and flexibility.
55. How strong are local wages? Asks about typical pay levels.
56. How visible is policing? Asks about police presence.
57. How walkable is it? Asks if errands can be walked.
58. How’s the healthcare? Asks about medical care access.
59. How’s the internet speed? Asks about connection performance.
60. How’s the job market? Asks about local employment opportunities.
61. Is it easy to settle in? Asks about adjustment difficulty.
62. Is it family-friendly? Asks if it suits families well.
63. Is it LGBTQ-friendly? Asks about queer acceptance and safety.
64. Is it pet-friendly? Asks about pets being welcomed.
65. Is it prone to wildfires? Asks about wildfire danger.
66. Is public transit reliable? Asks about transit dependability.
67. Is rideshare easy to get? Asks about rideshare availability.
68. Is tap water safe? Asks about drinking water safety.
69. Is the city growing fast? Asks about growth pace.
70. Is the train system useful? Asks about train practicality.
71. Is there a sense of community? Asks about neighbor connection and belonging.
72. Is there live music? Asks about music venues and shows.
73. What are rents like? Asks about typical housing costs.
74. What do daycares cost? Asks about daycare prices.
75. What do groceries cost? Asks about food shopping prices.
76. What industries dominate there? Asks about major local sectors.
77. What’s emergency response like? Asks about police and ambulance speed.
78. What’s gas cost there? Asks about fuel prices.
79. What’s included in rent? Asks which costs rent covers.
80. What’s nightlife like? Asks about evening entertainment options.
81. What’s parking like? Asks about parking ease and cost.
82. What’s recycling like? Asks about recycling services and habits.
83. What’s rush hour like? Asks about peak traffic conditions.
84. What’s the air quality like? Asks about pollution and breathing conditions.
85. What’s the airport like? Asks about airport quality and convenience.
86. What’s the arts scene like? Asks about arts and culture offerings.
87. What’s the commute like? Asks about travel time and traffic.
88. What’s the cost of living? Asks about everyday expenses there.
89. What’s the dating scene like? Asks about romantic opportunities locally.
90. What’s the food scene like? Asks about local dining culture.
91. What’s the local culture like? Asks about customs and lifestyle.
92. What’s the neighborhood vibe? Asks about local atmosphere and feel.
93. What’s the pace of life? Asks about how fast life feels.
94. What’s the public library like? Asks about library quality and access.
95. What’s the sales tax? Asks about local purchase tax.
96. What’s the social scene like? Asks about social activities and mingling.
97. What’s the vet situation? Asks about veterinary access and quality.
98. What’s the weather like? Asks about local climate conditions.
99. What’s unemployment like? Asks about joblessness levels.
100. What’s winter driving like? Asks about cold-weather road conditions.

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