World Best Cities Report, 2024

The 2024 World's Best Cities Report by Resonance evaluates over 270 major cities with populations over one million to identify the top 100 places to live, visit, and invest. Rankings are based on factors related to a city's Livability, Lovability, and Prosperity, which drive employment, investment, and tourism. Despite challenges in recent years, cities remain centers of innovation, economic growth, and sustainability. The post-pandemic era has seen a shift in migration patterns, with more cities attracting global talent and creating economic success. Secondary cities and suburbs are gaining prominence for their affordability and connections to larger urban centers. Governments are prioritizing reshoring and sustainability initiatives, with cities like Austin and Zurich leading the way in forging resilient economies. As cities reemerge from isolation, they are once again becoming hubs of culture, wealth, and energy that shape the future of their regions and the world. The cities profiled in the report are at the forefront of this renewal, shaping the next decade and beyond.