Location matching

Find where
you actually
belong.

Most people adapt their life to where they grew up. Grounded Guru helps you find a place built for the life you actually want — guided by honest data and a real geo-coach who knows the terrain.

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Early access open now — be among the first to find your place.
1
Asheville, NC
Scenery · Community · Vibe
94%
2
Bozeman, MT
Outdoors · Schools · Market
89%
3
Flagstaff, AZ
Climate · Housing · Vibe
85%
Geo-coach included with every paid plan

Three steps to your
right place.

01
Take the visual quiz
Choose the landscapes, climates, towns, and architectural styles that feel like you. Visual and intuitive — no lengthy forms, just honest instincts.
02
See your top matches
Your profile is scored against real federal data — housing costs, job market, schools, safety, climate, and community — to surface the places that fit you best.
03
Work with your geo-coach
Every paid plan includes a real geo-coach who tells you what no algorithm can — what it actually feels like to live there. Async Q&A and a 1-on-1 call, included.

Every factor that
shapes a life.

No single metric tells the whole story. We evaluate the full picture — then weight it to what matters most to you.

Housing cost
Median home prices, rent index, and ownership accessibility relative to your income and budget.
Cost of living
Groceries, utilities, healthcare, and transport — benchmarked to where you live now.
Scenery & environment
Climate, terrain, air quality, and outdoor lifestyle access scored against your preferences.
Career & job market
Job density in your field, remote-work infrastructure, and local sector growth trends.
Safety
Data-driven assessment using FBI crime statistics. Honest assessments — no sugarcoating.
Schools & family
District ratings, childcare access, and community resources for families with children.
Sample place profile
Environment Career Safety Schools Housing Vibe
Mountains Remote-friendly Four seasons Small city
Your geo-coach

A real person who
knows the terrain.

T
Travis
Geo-Coach · Lead
U.S. Coast Guard veteran, search and rescue crew member, urban planner, and lifelong traveler. Travis has explored communities from the rocky coastline of the Pacific Northwest to the beaches of Hawaii and across the continental U.S. — bringing coast-to-coast firsthand experience to every session. He gives you the honest, unfiltered read on what living somewhere actually means day to day.
Coast to coast Pacific Northwest Military transitions Urban planning Hawaii
N
Nicole
Geo-Coach · NBHWC Certified
National Board for Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC) certified, Nicole brings a rare perspective to location matching — understanding deeply how geography and place directly impact your health, wellbeing, and quality of life. She has lived across Southern California including Los Angeles and San Diego, along with Washington State, and experienced environments ranging from major cities and beach towns to suburbs, downtowns, and remote areas. Having navigated life as a single person, a partner, and a parent, she connects authentically with people at every stage of life.
NBHWC Certified Southern California Health & wellbeing Family & parenting Pacific Northwest

Simple, honest pricing.

Free
$0
forever
  • Full visual quiz
  • Your place profile & charts
  • One teaser city match
  • Full top 5 matches
  • Geo-coach access

Most people adapt their lifestyle to where they live — not the other way around. Grounded Guru exists to change that.

The mission behind Grounded Guru