
What We Got Wrong
Every launch post is a highlight reel. Here is the other version: what is incomplete, what I would do differently, and what this build taught me.
Bill Thornton, Founder WhereTo Advisor
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100+
destinations
8
scoring facets
30+
data sources
Data-driven scoring
Most “best places to live” lists rank on vibes. We score every destination across eight research-backed facets using 30+ independent data sources — from the World Bank to passport indices to LGBTQ+ legal databases.
You set the weights. A retiree cares more about healthcare and safety. A remote worker prioritizes cost and visa access. Your quiz answers tune each facet's importance so the final score reflects your life, not a generic ranking.
How it works
Tell us your life stage, income source, priorities, dealbreakers, and acceptance needs.
Our engine evaluates 100+ destinations against 8 facets using 30+ public data sources.
See composite scores and facet breakdowns. Free, no sign-up needed.
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Free results show your top 3 with facet scores. The $29 $19 report unlocks the full picture — every destination ranked, detailed comparisons, real cost projections, and visa pathways.
Built for everyone
Different life stages mean different priorities. Your quiz answers automatically tune facet weights so your results reflect what actually matters to you.
We weigh cost of living, internet speed, visa access, and timezone overlap so digital nomads and remote employees find cities that fit their workflow.
Healthcare quality, safety, affordability, and residency pathways move to the top so your results reflect retirement-ready destinations.
Schools, safety, inclusion, and healthcare are weighted heavily so families see destinations where kids can thrive.
LGBTQ+ legal protections, social acceptance, and on-the-ground safety are scored from real data — not vibes — so you see destinations where you can be yourself.
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Every launch post is a highlight reel. Here is the other version: what is incomplete, what I would do differently, and what this build taught me.
Bill Thornton, Founder WhereTo Advisor

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Bill Thornton, Founder of WhereTo Advisor
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