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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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#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 Lawrence

Lawrence Ranked
#53 Best Green Cities
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#73 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#97 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#194 2005 Best Places to Live
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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 Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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