The best US city to live in ranks outside the world's top 20
Honolulu has been named the best city to live in the U.S. for the second consecutive year, ranking 23rd globally in the Economist Intelligence Unit 's Global Liveability Index for 2025.
Other top U.S. cities include Atlanta (29th), Pittsburgh (30th), Seattle (34th), and Washington D.C. (38th), while major cities like New York (69th) and Los Angeles (57th) ranked lower.
U.S. cities generally performed well in education but faced challenges due to social unrest and gun violence, which undermined social cohesion.
The report's authors expressed concern that proposed policies by Donald Trump to cut public spending on education and healthcare could lead to further downgrades for U.S. cities in future reports.
Globally, Copenhagen took the top spot for liveability, replacing Vienna, while Damascus, Syria, ranked last due to ongoing civil war impacts.
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