{
  "meta": {
    "id": "city-match",
    "version": "2026.09",
    "updated": "2026-09-10",
    "type": "curated-model",
    "methodology": "Preference-weighted ranking across six dimensions. Scores are editorial and relative, not quality-of-life facts."
  },
  "defaultWeights": {
    "transit": 3,
    "asian": 5,
    "cost": 3,
    "schools": 3,
    "airport": 3,
    "weather": 3
  },
  "cities": [
    {
      "name": "New York, NY",
      "note": "Maximum transit, jobs and direct-air access; maximum housing pain.",
      "transit": 5,
      "asian": 5,
      "cost": 1,
      "schools": 2,
      "airport": 5,
      "weather": 2
    },
    {
      "name": "New Rochelle, NY",
      "note": "Rail-to-Manhattan suburb with strong family practicality and JFK access.",
      "transit": 4,
      "asian": 3,
      "cost": 2,
      "schools": 4,
      "airport": 4,
      "weather": 2
    },
    {
      "name": "Jersey City, NJ",
      "note": "Urban, highly connected and often a practical NYC alternative.",
      "transit": 5,
      "asian": 4,
      "cost": 2,
      "schools": 2,
      "airport": 4,
      "weather": 2
    },
    {
      "name": "Irvine, CA",
      "note": "Family-first, strong Asian ecosystem, mild weather and easy LAX access.",
      "transit": 2,
      "asian": 5,
      "cost": 2,
      "schools": 5,
      "airport": 4,
      "weather": 5
    },
    {
      "name": "Seattle, WA",
      "note": "Tech-heavy, strong Asia links, good transit by U.S. standards.",
      "transit": 4,
      "asian": 4,
      "cost": 2,
      "schools": 4,
      "airport": 5,
      "weather": 3
    },
    {
      "name": "Bellevue, WA",
      "note": "Polished Eastside suburb with excellent schools and tech access.",
      "transit": 2,
      "asian": 5,
      "cost": 2,
      "schools": 5,
      "airport": 4,
      "weather": 3
    },
    {
      "name": "Austin, TX",
      "note": "Jobs and lower costs, but car dependence and indirect Taiwan access.",
      "transit": 2,
      "asian": 3,
      "cost": 4,
      "schools": 4,
      "airport": 2,
      "weather": 3
    },
    {
      "name": "Phoenix, AZ",
      "note": "More space and lower costs; excellent winter, punishing summer.",
      "transit": 1,
      "asian": 2,
      "cost": 4,
      "schools": 3,
      "airport": 2,
      "weather": 2
    }
  ]
}