The top 25 cities on the latest Mercer Quality of Living Rankings don’t include even one metro area from the United States.
The
highest-ranked U.S. cities on the list include San Francisco (27),
Boston (33), and Honolulu (36). The list considers 39 factors, including
political and social environment, economic environment, and healthcare
conditions, in more than 440 cities.
The study is used by multinational companies to determine compensation packages for workers that they send abroad.
European
cities dominate the list, with Vienna taking the top spot, followed by
Zurich, Auckland, and Munich. Even with economic concerns, Western
European cities offer a stable environment and many have tightened
security following the attacks in Paris and Copenhagen, according to
Mercer.
North America still
has a strong showing, slightly further down on the list. In fifth place,
Vancouver is the highest-ranking North American city, followed by
Toronto (15), and Ottawa (16). “Quality of living remained high in North
American cities overall, due to the range of consumer goods and
services that are available,” Steve Nurney, Mercer’s North America
Global Mobility business leader said in a statement.
Singapore
(26) ranks highest among Asian cities; Dubai (74) takes the top Middle
Eastern spot; and Montevido (78), is offers the best quality of life in
South America, according to Mercer.
The lowest-ranked city on the list is Baghdad.
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