"Resonance, a data and research firm, has released its Best Cities report, an annual ranking that spotlights the globe's most influential and economically thriving cities. To identify the best places to live and visit, the company compared over 400 cities with populations exceeding 1 million. It scored each city on three factors: livability, lovability, and prosperity - using measures such as the number of family-friendly attractions, walkability, public transit quality, nightlife, overall economic health, and more."
"Resonance also analyzed user-generated data from platforms such as Google, Instagram, and TikTok to gauge appeal. The top cities of 2026 are familiar names across Europe, the US, and Asia, with one in the Middle East. Surprisingly, a few popular tourist hubs, such as Mexico City and Miami, didn't even crack the top 20. Business Insider included population data from Resonance, alongside housing and dining data from Numbeo, a crowdsourced comparison website that provides detailed cost-of-living information for major cities worldwide."
Resonance compared more than 400 cities worldwide with populations exceeding one million to produce an annual ranking of the world's best cities. Each city received scores for livability, lovability, and prosperity using measures such as family-friendly attractions, walkability, public transit quality, nightlife, and overall economic health. User-generated data from Google, Instagram, and TikTok supplemented traditional metrics to gauge appeal. The top 2026 cities span Europe, the United States, and Asia, with one city in the Middle East. Several prominent tourist destinations, including Mexico City and Miami, failed to place in the top 20. Business Insider combined Resonance population data with Numbeo housing and dining figures.
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