Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
FTC Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255 guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, UrbanCompare (operated by NextDream Innovations LLC) makes the following disclosures:
What Are Affiliate Links?
UrbanCompare.com contains affiliate links. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, sign up for a service, or complete a qualifying action, we may receive a commission from the merchant or service provider.
Key Point: Using our affiliate links costs you nothing extra. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the merchant. The commission we earn comes from the merchant's marketing budget, not from you.
How We Use Affiliate Links
You may encounter affiliate links in the following areas of our website:
- City Comparison Pages: Links to housing websites, rental platforms, and real estate services
- International Relocation Tools: Links to visa services, international moving companies, and expat resources
- Cost of Living Resources: Links to financial services, banking, and money transfer platforms
- Moving Services: Links to moving companies, truck rentals, and packing supplies
- Quiz Results: Personalized recommendations may include affiliate offers
- Email Communications: Newsletters and comparison reports may contain relevant affiliate links
Types of Affiliate Partnerships
We participate in affiliate programs with companies in these categories:
| Category | Examples of Partners | How We Earn |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate & Rentals | Housing search platforms, rental listing sites | Per lead or signup |
| Moving Services | Moving companies, truck rentals, packing supplies | Per quote request or booking |
| Financial Services | Money transfer services, banking, credit products | Per account opening |
| Travel & Insurance | Travel insurance, international health insurance | Per policy purchase |
| Visa & Immigration | Visa consulting services, relocation assistance | Per consultation or service |
| Utilities & Services | Internet providers, utility setup services | Per signup |
Our Editorial Independence
We want to be completely transparent about how affiliate relationships work on UrbanCompare:
What Affiliate Partnerships DO NOT Affect:
- Our Data: Cost of living figures, housing costs, and other metrics come from federal sources (Census, HUD, BLS, BEA) and are not influenced by affiliate relationships
- City Rankings: We don't rank or recommend cities based on affiliate revenue potential
- Comparison Results: Your personalized comparisons are based on your inputs and our data, not on which partners pay us more
- Content Integrity: Our articles, guides, and educational content are written independently
What Affiliate Partnerships MAY Affect:
- Which Services We Feature: We may highlight services from partners over non-partners when both are equally relevant
- Call-to-Action Prominence: Affiliate offers may be displayed more prominently in results pages
- Email Content: We may include relevant affiliate offers in newsletters
How to Identify Affiliate Links
We strive to be transparent about affiliate relationships. You can identify affiliate links by:
- Links that redirect through tracking domains before reaching the final destination
- Buttons or calls-to-action that lead to partner services
- Disclosures near specific affiliate links or sections
- This general disclosure page
Your Choice
You are never obligated to click on affiliate links. If you prefer:
- You can navigate directly to any service by typing their URL in your browser
- You can use a search engine to find services independently
- You can still use all of UrbanCompare's comparison tools without clicking any affiliate links
Why We Use Affiliate Marketing
UrbanCompare provides extensive free resources, including:
- Comparisons across 935+ US metropolitan areas
- International destination data for 50+ countries
- Interactive tools, maps, and visualizations
- Regular data updates from federal sources
Affiliate commissions help us cover the costs of maintaining and improving these tools without charging users for access. This allows us to keep our core comparison features free for everyone.
Affiliate Network Participation
We may participate in affiliate programs offered through:
- ShareASale
- CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)
- Impact Radius
- Amazon Associates
- Direct merchant affiliate programs
- Other affiliate networks
Each network and merchant has its own terms and privacy policies. When you click an affiliate link and visit a partner site, that site's terms apply to your interactions with them.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
UrbanCompare (NextDream Innovations LLC) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Questions About This Disclosure
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure:
NextDream Innovations LLC
Website: urbancompare.com
Related Policies
Please also review:
- Privacy Policy — How we collect and use your information
- Terms of Service — Rules for using our website