A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in northwestern United States to serve growing demand in that market. It has narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists, City A and City B. It has developed a list of important factors to consider in selection a site, and rated each as shown in the following table.
Factor City A City B
Utility rates 100 115
Availability of skilled labor 78 75
Tax rates 40 35
Transportation 46 38
Proximity to suppliers 35 34
Quality of life 19 16
Based on this data, which city appears to be the better choice?