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2014-02-26 17:59:57 UTC
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-best-place-
to-live-in-north-america-survey-1.2543483
Vancouver best place to live in North America: survey.
Mercer 2014 Quality of Living ranks Vancouver highest in North America,
5th highest in world.
By Mike Clarke, CBC News, Feb 19, 2014
Vancouver is the most liveable city in North America and the fifth most
liveable in the world according to an international survey that ranks
cities according to lifestyle.
Vancouver enjoys the highest quality of living in North America and the
fifth highest in the world, according to the 2014 Mercer Quality of
Living survey.
The survey, which looked at more than 460 cities worldwide and rated
223 of them, gave Vancouver high marks for cultural diversity, the
quality of its medical care and its more than 200 parks.
However, just last month, another survey by Demographia gave Vancouver
the dubious distinction of having the second least affordable housing
in the world.
In establishing a score for quality of life, the Mercer survey looked
at 39 individual indicators, including political stability, crime,
medical care, banking services, freedom of the press, education,
recreation, housing, transportation and the environment.
Canadian cities dominate North America's top 5
Vancouver liveable city
Vancouver drew high marks for cultural diversity, the quality of its
medical care and its more than 200 parks. (CBC)
"North American cities offer a high quality of living and are
attractive working destinations for companies and their expatriates,
the survey said.
"A wide range of consumer goods are available and infrastructures,
including recreational provisions, are excellent."
North America's lowest ranking went to Mexico City.
Top 5 liveable cities in North America
Vancouver
Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
San Francisco
Vancouver 5th in world
Internationally Vienna took the top spot, but Vancouver still came in a
respectable fifth.
"European cities enjoy a high overall quality of living compared to
those in other regions, the survey said.
"Healthcare, infrastructure, and recreational facilities are generally
of a very high standard. Political stability and relatively low crime
levels enable expatriates to feel safe and secure in most locations.
The region has seen few changes in living standards over the last
year.
Top 5 liveable cities in the world
Vienna, Austria
Zurich, Switzerland
Auckland, New Zealand
Munich, Germany
Vancouver, Canada
At the bottom end of the international scale is Baghdad, which received
the lowest quality of life ranking.
Data for the Mercer survey was compiled between September and November
2013, and is updated on a regular basis according to the survey's
authors.
to-live-in-north-america-survey-1.2543483
Vancouver best place to live in North America: survey.
Mercer 2014 Quality of Living ranks Vancouver highest in North America,
5th highest in world.
By Mike Clarke, CBC News, Feb 19, 2014
Vancouver is the most liveable city in North America and the fifth most
liveable in the world according to an international survey that ranks
cities according to lifestyle.
Vancouver enjoys the highest quality of living in North America and the
fifth highest in the world, according to the 2014 Mercer Quality of
Living survey.
The survey, which looked at more than 460 cities worldwide and rated
223 of them, gave Vancouver high marks for cultural diversity, the
quality of its medical care and its more than 200 parks.
However, just last month, another survey by Demographia gave Vancouver
the dubious distinction of having the second least affordable housing
in the world.
In establishing a score for quality of life, the Mercer survey looked
at 39 individual indicators, including political stability, crime,
medical care, banking services, freedom of the press, education,
recreation, housing, transportation and the environment.
Canadian cities dominate North America's top 5
Vancouver liveable city
Vancouver drew high marks for cultural diversity, the quality of its
medical care and its more than 200 parks. (CBC)
"North American cities offer a high quality of living and are
attractive working destinations for companies and their expatriates,
the survey said.
"A wide range of consumer goods are available and infrastructures,
including recreational provisions, are excellent."
North America's lowest ranking went to Mexico City.
Top 5 liveable cities in North America
Vancouver
Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
San Francisco
Vancouver 5th in world
Internationally Vienna took the top spot, but Vancouver still came in a
respectable fifth.
"European cities enjoy a high overall quality of living compared to
those in other regions, the survey said.
"Healthcare, infrastructure, and recreational facilities are generally
of a very high standard. Political stability and relatively low crime
levels enable expatriates to feel safe and secure in most locations.
The region has seen few changes in living standards over the last
year.
Top 5 liveable cities in the world
Vienna, Austria
Zurich, Switzerland
Auckland, New Zealand
Munich, Germany
Vancouver, Canada
At the bottom end of the international scale is Baghdad, which received
the lowest quality of life ranking.
Data for the Mercer survey was compiled between September and November
2013, and is updated on a regular basis according to the survey's
authors.