%A Tim van Beers %X In this thesis, a correlation between the satisfaction of citizens in the municipalities of Groningen and Eindhoven, geographical proximity to municipal services, and social-economic factors is sought. To find this possible correlation data has been gathered from multiple secondary data sources. The analysis is done by creating multiple maps utilizing this data using ArcGIS software to look into possible relations between the indicators. The results of this analysis are weak but give an insight into the situations of Groningen and Eindhoven and perspective for more in-depth research with a wider scope. %L theses_frw3779 %T Explorative research into the correlation between the satisfaction of citizens, geographical proximity to municipal services, and social- economic factors within the municipalities of Groningen and Eindhoven. %D 2021