The top cities around the world had a few things in common that residents say are most important: They’re exciting, chock full of great food and drink options, have plenty of great areas to explore, strike the right work/life balance and are friendly.
We came in first for food and drink with 88% of respondents agreeing that Chicago’s restaurant scene is great, while 73 percent said the same about our bars with more Chicagoans agreeing that “wherever you go, you’re pretty much guaranteed to eat well” than people from any other city. That’s no surprise to us though, with great cheap eats and fine dining options as well as stellar bars in every neighborhood.
Speaking of neighborhoods, Chicago came in first for community in the index, ranking first for great places within walking distance of our homes and second for people who love exploring different parts of the city And while it isn’t exactly cheap to live here, Chicago did claim the number one spot for affordability. Apparently we strike the best balance between inspiration and affordability with 26% of Chicagoans strongly agreeing they can “live the lifestyle they want.” 25% of respondents said they have money left at the end of the month, and a night out on the town—relative to local average salary—came in the cheapest of any city we surveyed. The average income people suggested was “comfortable” was 10% lower than the average wage, while in New York, London and Singapore it was 20% higher.
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