---
title: "City name standardization: converts abbreviations, nicknames, alternate spellings, and local variations ('San Fran', 'L.A.') to the standard city name. An optional state improves accuracy. For address cleansing, geocoding preparation, and consistent reporting."
method: GET
path: "/getcitystandard"
tags: ["data-standardization"]
---

# City name standardization: converts abbreviations, nicknames, alternate spellings, and local variations ('San Fran', 'L.A.') to the standard city name. An optional state improves accuracy. For address cleansing, geocoding preparation, and consistent reporting.

`GET /getcitystandard`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.interzoid.com`
- URL: `https://api.interzoid.com/getcitystandard`
- Auth: one of:
  - API key in header `x-api-key`
  - none

## Query parameters

- `city` string, required
- `state` string

## Response `200`

Successful response

## Other responses

- `400`: Missing or invalid parameters
- `402`: Payment Required. Returns an x402 challenge with payment requirements in the Payment-Required header and JSON body.

---

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