Best Places to Live

Compare housing, cost of living, crime, education,  economy, health, and climate to find the best place for you to move!

• Bestplaces.net - Compare cities and crime rates side by side, view city profiles, review school statistics, calculate costs of living, and more.
• Money.com's Best Place to Live - Find your ideal place to live based on climate, cost of living, jobs, etc.

Relocation Services

Find all the relocation information you need to help you pack, choose a mover, buy a home, and get settled.

Moving Services

• Monster Moving  Find a mover, get mortgage rates, create your own moving planner, and change your address for free.
• Internet Moving Center  Get price quotes, packing instructions, and more.
• The Moving Center  Find the information you need to financially plan your move and then find a home and mover.
• Moving.com  Buy boxes, get a moving quote, find storage facilities, and learn how to sell your own house.     

Realtors

• California Real Estate Guide  Link to the largest database of California builders and new home community real estate on the Internet.
• Coldwell Banker  Search listings, find an agent, or locate an office.
• Lyon Realty  Search listings, find an agent, or locate an office.

Contractors

• Improvenet.com Find the most reliable professionals in your area, as well as receive relevant special offers from local suppliers.

Government Agencies

Contact the departments that will help you research your new community, locate a good school, and find a job.

• California Department of Motor Vehicles  Find the DMV nearest you, to make an appointment online, and download forms such as a change of address notice.
• California Department of Finance  Research information on population density and financial profiles of counties within California.
• California Education & School Information  Find schools throughout the state, and view demographics and ranks for each.
• California Housing & Community Development  Access information on safe and affordable housing opportunities.
• Census Bureau  View detailed population information, statistics, and profiles of states and counties.
• California Employment Development Department (EDD)  Find employment information and labor market information, such as hours and earnings by industry.
• EDD job and resume bank  Search job listings, post your resume, or list a job opportunity.

Starting a Business in California

The State of California web site has information on Beginning a Business in California.