Questions before you compare two ZIPs
Short answers to what the report is, what it costs, and what it will not decide for you.
What is Consilium Compare?
Consilium Compare is a source-backed comparison of two U.S. ZIP codes for someone deciding where to live. A report explains differences in safety, environment, health access, climate, schools, housing, and economics. It does not rank the ZIPs or tell you which one to choose.
Does the report recommend a ZIP?
No. The report is context, not a verdict. It does not name a winner, rate schools, or tell you where to buy.
Can I use a comparison for an investment property or a vacation home?
You can use the same ZIP comparison as background: flood overlap, air, crime context, climate, schools, and Census housing costs. The report does not estimate rent, occupancy, short-term rental rules, cap rate, or what a property is worth.
What does a paid report include?
A paid report adds crime and road-safety context, nearby industrial-release records, FEMA flood-zone overlap, EPA air-monitor context, earthquake context, nearby healthcare facilities, climate and pollen, walkability components, NCES school-district overlap, a seven-day forecast, Consilium Weekly Vantage when available, and a topic-by-topic narrative. The free preview shows population density, walkability, and Census economics and housing. See the sample layout.
How much does a comparison cost?
During the launch sale, one comparison is $4.99, regularly $9.99. The 30-30 Plan is $9.99, regularly $19.99. Someone who already bought a single report can move to the 30-30 Plan for $5.00 while that access is still active.
What is the 30-30 Plan?
The 30-30 Plan includes up to 30 reports in a 30-day access window. It is a one-time purchase, not an open-ended unlimited plan and not a recurring subscription.
How long can I open a report?
A stored report stays available for 30 days. Reopening it does not charge you again, regenerate the narrative, or count as a new comparison.
Do you rate schools?
No. School context shows NCES district-boundary overlap and public-school locations. The share is how much of the ZIP sits inside a district. It is not a rating, and it is not how much of the district sits inside the ZIP. Some states use separate elementary and high-school districts, and the report shows those as separate layers when the data does.
Is flood, air, or crime data specific to a house?
No. Flood overlap is a ZIP-level share and can vary block by block. An air monitor describes conditions at the monitor, not at a front door. Crime and industrial figures are area context, not a finding about a parcel. Check the address with official sources and qualified professionals before you rely on it.
Can I look up any ZIP from the sample and guide pages?
No. The sample report, guides, and FAQ are fixed pages. They do not run a comparison. To compare two real ZIP codes, create an account and start a report.
Where does the information come from?
Reports combine public datasets, licensed data, and Consilium-derived signals. Public sources include Census ACS, EPA Toxics Release Inventory, FEMA flood hazard data, EPA air monitoring, USGS earthquake information, NCES school geography, and NHTSA fatality records. Data can be incomplete, delayed, or estimated. Read the notes on TRI facilities, FEMA flood zones, and EPA air quality.