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#22ParisFrance

#10TokyoJapan

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#6Cape TownSouth Africa

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BarcelonaSpain

Barcelona pairs near-perfect weather and city beaches with Gaudí architecture and colorful, bohemian neighborhoods.

RomeItaly

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#34AmsterdamNetherlands

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6Cape TownSouth Africa
7Mexico CityMexico
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People

The immigration rate and diversity of a city, including the sub-categories of Foreign Born and Educational Attainment.

Location

The perceived quality of a city’s natural and built environment, including the sub-categories of Weather, Safety, Neighborhoods & Landmarks, and Outdoors.

Promotion

A city's online presence and how widely its story is shared, including the sub-categories of Google Searches, Tripadvisor Reviews, Instagram Hashtags and Facebook Check-ins.

A city’s employment and corporate head offices, including the sub-categories of Fortune 500 Companies and Household Income as well as Employment Rate and Income Equality for the 2021 America’s Best Cities rankings.

Programming

The arts, culture, entertainment and culinary scene in a city, including the sub-categories of Shopping, Culture, Restaurants, and Nightlife.

Product

A city’s key institutions, attractions and infrastructure, including the sub-categories of Airport Connectivity, Attractions, Museums, University Ranking, Convention Center, and Pro Sports teams.

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