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2019 Pricing for The National Community Survey
Join hundreds of other local governments and get a representative picture of residents’ needs and perspectives with The National Community Survey™ (The NCS™).
The NCS Basic Service Includes:
License to use the survey template.Full report of results, plus multiple layers of reporting to meet the needs of different stakeholdersResponses weighted to reflect characteristics of your entire communityBenchmarking against more than 500 other community survey resultsTracking of results and response rates by geographic areaOpt-in web survey included in addition to the scientific, random-sampled surveySpace reserved for custom questions specific to your jurisdiction, crafted with guidance from your NRC project manager*Exclusive access to the NRC Playbook of Strategies*Exclusive access to the NRC Resource Group*Contact your Project Manager for access to the NRC Playbook of Strategies and NRC Resource Group.[uncode_pricing title="Web Data Collection" price="$14,120|$12,705 DISCOUNTED PRICE*" body="Sample size of 1,800 households| included
Households contacted via mailed invitations| using a random sample from a USPS address list"][uncode_pricing title="HARD COPY SURVEYS SENT BY MAIL|most common choice" price="$17,435|$15,690 DISCOUNTED PRICE*" price_color="color-438129" col_elements="tb" most="yes" body="Sample size of 1,700 households| included
Mailed survey also available online| at no added cost"][uncode_pricing title="OPEN PARTICIPATION WEB DATA COLLECTION|all residents are eligible" price="$10,190|$9,170 DISCOUNTED PRICE*" body="You promote participation
No random sampling
No mailings"]
Add-On Options
Full Price
Discounted Price*
Notes
Larger Sample Size
Varies
Varies
See below for example sample sizes
Reminder Postcard (4th Mailing)
Varies
Varies
See below for example sample sizes
Demographic Subgroup Comparison Report
$1,015
$910
Compare results by population demographics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, housing tenure and housing unit type)
Geographic Subgroup Comparison Report
$1,015
$910
Compare results by geographic area
Spanish
$1015
$910
Respondents can complete the survey online in Spanish
Custom Benchmark Comparisons
$1,210
$1,085
Benchmark results against communities meeting specific criteria
One Open-ended Question
$2,375
$2,135
Includes one open-ended question added to survey. Responses will be categorized and reported in a table under separate cover, accompanied by a complete list of verbatim responses.
In-person Presentation
$3,890
$3,500
Assumes location within 50 miles of int’l airport
Next Steps Workshop
$6,070
$5,460
Assumes location within 50 miles of int’l airport
Compare Prior Results
$2,260
$2,030
Compare current results to those of a previous survey (not The NCS)
Example Sample Sizes
|
Regular mailing (3 contacts) |
Reminder postcard (4th contact) |
|
Full Price |
Discounted Price |
Full Price |
Discounted Price |
| +0 (1,700 total) |
- |
- |
$1,075 |
$965 |
| +400 (2,100 total) |
$1,880 |
$1,690 |
$1,275 |
$1,145 |
| +800 (2,500 total) |
$3,310 |
$2,975 |
$1,470 |
$1,320 |
| +1,200 (2,900 total) |
$4,735 |
$4,260 |
$1,670 |
$1,500 |
| +1,600 (3,300 total) |
$6,165 |
$5,545 |
$1,865 |
$1,675 |
*Please note all prices are subject to change. Pricing assumes up to four geographic subareas; let us know if you need a custom quote for more subareas.
*Discount Eligibility*
You are eligible for a 10% discount on The NCS, The NES, The NBS or CASOA if you:
Have conducted any of these surveys in the past Are an ICMA member
Are an NLC member Are an Association of Government Accountants member
Not sure if you're eligible?
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CANCELLATION POLICY
We will withhold an administrative fee of $700 from any refund for a cancellation before hours/costs are expended; once the project work has begun and money has been spent (hours or hard costs), we’re unable to make a refund.
Why Local Governments Should Survey Residents
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