Rankings
How 21 cities stack up
Pick a dimension that matters to you. Each ranking shows the methodology and the signals behind the score. Or read the overall leaderboard below.
Overall Transita score
1New YorkUnited States
902VancouverCanada
883San FranciscoUnited States
874AmsterdamNetherlands
875TorontoCanada
866LondonUnited Kingdom
867SeattleUnited States
848SydneyAustralia
849BarcelonaSpain
8410MelbourneAustralia
8311MontrealCanada
8212BerlinGermany
8213BrisbaneAustralia
8114MunichGermany
8115MadridSpain
8116EdinburghUnited Kingdom
8017LisbonPortugal
8018Los AngelesUnited States
7819PortoPortugal
7820PerthAustralia
7621Gold CoastAustralia
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Overall score is a weighted blend of the 10 per-dimension scores, biased slightly toward tech jobs and safety.
Per-dimension rankings
Tech jobs
Density of tech employers, average tech salary, FAANG and unicorn presence, and growth trend.
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English-friendly
How far you can get day-to-day on English alone.
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Safety
Crime rate, perceived safety, and how safe streets feel after dark.
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Healthcare
Quality of care, access, and how much you pay out of pocket.
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Transit
Public transit coverage, frequency, and how livable the city is car-free.
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Weather
Subjective comfort. Sunny days, temperate range, humidity, and seasonal extremes.
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Family
Schools, parks, family-friendly housing, and the cost of raising kids.
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Nature
Access to ocean, mountains, parks, and weekend-able wilderness.
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Expat community
Established expat infrastructure: meetups, services, schools, and shared experience.
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Nightlife
Bars, music venues, late food, festival culture, and how late the city actually stays open.
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LGBTQ+ rights
Legal protections, daily safety, and lived equality for LGBTQ+ residents.
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Trans rights
Legal recognition, gender-affirming healthcare access, and daily safety for trans residents.
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Women's rights
Legal equality, economic participation, and reproductive autonomy for women.
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Inclusiveness
How welcoming the city actually feels for newcomers across race, religion, ability, and class.
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