The EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) is not what you would call a “fan” of U.S. cities.
They invented what they call the Global Livability Index, and from that data comes their Top-10 Best Cities To Live In.
At the very top of the list, in other words the most livable city in the world is Auckland, New Zealand. Why? Here’s what the report said.
“Owing to border closures and a consequently low Covid-19 case count, New Zealand has been able to keep its theaters, restaurants and other cultural attractions open. Students have been able to continue going to school, giving Auckland a 100% score for education. This has allowed the city to move up from sixth place in our autumn 2020 survey to first position in our March 2021 rankings.”
Based on the criteria used to determine the greatness of Auckland, you might be able to figure out how many American cities made the list…
The answer is zero. The U.S. was shut out, not one single listing in the top 10.
The EIU takes a look at what cities have the best and worst living conditions and then hands out scores in these five areas: stability, healthcare, education and infrastructure, culture and environment.
The world’s most livable cities 2021
Auckland, New Zealand
Osaka, Japan
Adelaide, Australia
Wellington, New Zealand
Perth, Australia
Zurich, Switzerland
Melbourne, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
On a more positive note, the U.S. didn’t have any cities land in the world’s least livable cities in 2021. Damascus, Syria takes the top billing there.
The only U.S. city cracking the Top 20 in the most livable was Honolulu at number 14.
Maybe next year.
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