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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 Sleep in the City Study
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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 South Bend

South Bend Ranked
#86 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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South Bend Ranked
#113 Best Green Cities
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#132 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 South Bend    25 Reviews

When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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