Research
Original studies on how Americans choose where to live.
Every Nabelly research report publishes its sources, methodology, and limitations alongside the findings. We use public data — Census, BLS, NOAA, FCC, Redfin, GreatSchools, First Street — and we show our math. If you find an error, we'll publish a correction.
Cost of Living
The Nabelly Affordability Index 2026
Ranking 30 mid-size U.S. cities by the share of median household income required to live comfortably.
Marcus Chen·May 12, 2026·14 min read·4 sources cited
Migration
Where Remote Workers Actually Moved, 2020–2026
A six-year analysis of USPS change-of-address filings, IRS migration data, and broadband adoption.
Sarah Kim·April 3, 2026·18 min read·4 sources cited
Schools
School Quality vs. Home Price: A 30-City Analysis
Quantifying the price premium parents actually pay for a one-point GreatSchools rating bump.
Dr. Priya Patel·March 15, 2026·12 min read·4 sources cited
Climate
Climate Risk and the Insurance Pricing Shock
How homeowners insurance premiums in our 30 cities have repriced climate risk between 2020 and 2026.
James Rodriguez·February 20, 2026·16 min read·4 sources cited