City Competitiveness Ratings

The City Competitiveness Rating is a key indicator of a city’s economic strength in the City Economic Simulation DLC. This rating, viewable on the Industries page of the Cities report, reflects how competitive a city’s industries are compared to others.

Here’s How It Works:

Higher Rating, More Jobs: A higher City Competitiveness Rating translates to a larger workforce employed within that specific industry. This means more local production and a thriving sector.

Lower Rating, More Imports: Conversely, a low rating signifies a weaker industry. This leads to increased reliance on imported goods, ultimately hurting local manufacturing jobs.

Exports and Economic Growth: A high City Competitiveness Rating fuels exports, generating more revenue and creating even more jobs within the city.

Boosting Your City’s Competitiveness:

University Research: The government can improve the City Competitiveness Rating of a specific industry by funding research projects in universities.

Industry Clusters: The larger the concentration of companies in a specific sector, the more it positively influences the City Competitiveness Rating.

R&D and Competitiveness:

City Competitiveness Ratings directly impact the effectiveness of research conducted in R&D centers specializing in those industries. Therefore, establishing R&D centers in cities with higher ratings offers a significant competitive edge for your businesses.

By strategically managing these ratings, players can enhance their city’s economic performance and gain a competitive edge in various industries.