Cities Compared
Having done our rankings for three years in a row, we've had ample time to compare cities in different ways. Below find the 50 most-populous US cities pared, diced and served with a slice of lime. We'll leave it to you to decide whether the comparisons merit commentary.
It's back-to-school time. How did our students do? See various comparisons below by clicking on titles or images.
Comparisons:
- Desert Cities
- Cities by Political Affiliation
- Cities Built Pre/Post-1945 (ie, Suburbia)
- Cities by Location
- Mega-Trends of 2008
Cities by Age: Pre- vs Post-1945 Cities



