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Rankings for Princeton

Princeton Ranked
#1 Best and Worst Airports to make a Connection List
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#2 Best Airports to Make a Connection
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#4 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#6 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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#6 Sleep in the City Study
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#35 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#74 Best Green Cities
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#169 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for Columbus

Columbus Ranked
#14 Emerging Metropolitan Areas
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#298 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Columbus    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However,  More

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Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities  More

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