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	Methodology Our methodology is a combination of core statistics from more than 400 global cities and resident and visitor perception indicators like user-generated ratings and reviews. Resonance interprets this data through the lens of three key factors—Livability, Lovability and Prosperity—to define each city’s Place Power™ Score. Our Methodology World’s Best Cities Methodology How we ranked the world’s best cities for 2025 In order to rank the performance and perception of the World’s Best Cities for 2025, Resonance analyzed the principal cities of metropolitan statistical areas with populations of more than 1,000,000 (according to the population sources we use, which span Demographia, Eurostat, the U.S. Census and the American Community Survey). We determined the Top 100 cities by using a combination of core statistics and user-generated data from online sources such as Google, Tripadvisor and Instagram to measure quality of place when it comes to experiential factors. This blend of data led to the creation of Resonance’s proprietary Place Power™ Score, the foundation of all of our Best Cities rankings. So how does Resonance choose the metrics to effectively measure an urban region’s performance relative to its competitors? While many factors shape our perception of urban regions as desirable places to live, work or visit, Resonance’s proprietary Place PowerTM Score rankings are focused on the shared factors that demonstrate moderate to strong correlations with the performance of urban regions when it comes to attracting prime age population (age 25–44), visitor expenditure and/or business formation. Based on our ongoing analysis, these factors are an eclectic mix that ranges from the number of Fortune 500 companies and ease of airport connectivity to the number of nightlife and outdoor recreation experiences and the volume of check-ins on Facebook and mentions on Instagram. These factors can change and evolve over time, and so we’ve continually updated our methodology to reflect these shifts. Case in point: we’ve added factors like “Price-to-Income Ratio” (to track affordability) and Healthcare System Index (to measure a city’s concern for the well-being of residents) to this year’s index. And we’ve removed inputs like Weather and Safety to more accurately represent the latest verified drivers of talent, investment and tourism to a city. This year, we’ve regrouped our previous six categories (Place, Promotion, Product, Programming, People and Prosperity) into three larger pillars that we utilize in our work with clients—Livability, Lovability and Prosperity—to define each city’s relative Place PowerTM Score. As part of our new partnership with Ipsos we combined the performance data of the subcategories that comprise our overall Livability, Lovability and Prosperity indices with perception data reflecting the opinions and preferences of more than 22,000 respondents across 30 countries to understand the towns and cities where they would most like to live someday, where they would most like to visit, and where they believe they would find the best job opportunities. This was accomplished with three open-ended questions where respondents could identify the towns and cities that they prefer. We asked them, when thinking about places across the globe, including small towns and large cities: What are the Top 3 towns or cities you would most like to live in someday? What are the Top 3 towns or cities you would most like to visit in the next 12 to 24 months? What 3 towns or cities do you believe currently offer the best job opportunities? This open-ended question methodology enabled us to capture the destinations that are top-of-mind to survey participants rather than restricting them to a predetermined list of cities. The responses to these questions were aggregated and coded to benchmark the perception equivalent of our performance results, creating a true balance across our three overall indices of Lovability, Livability and Prosperity. Note: All Russian cities continue to be omitted from our annual ranking. Resonance made this decision in 2022 after the country’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Livability Our most layered overarching category quantifies a city’s physical sense of place. To score a city within our Livability category, we evaluate the perceived quality of its natural and built environments. This includes how much of an urban area is dedicated to green space, how bike-friendly its streets are and how many quality parks, sights, neighborhoods and landmarks are recommended online by locals and visitors. We also look at key socioeconomic factors such as the affordability of monthly rents and the cost of living—factors that not only retain talent, but also attract it (and, by extension, attract skill-seeking companies as well). Livability also looks at the natural attributes of a region such as the amount of tree cover and the quality of the air residents and visitors breathe. Biking The measure of whether a location is good for biking based on the density of mapped bike pathways,per 100,000 residents in a city. (Bikemap) Sights & Landmarks The number of sights and landmarks rated above four stars, as listed on Tripadvisor (Tripadvisor.com) Price-to-Income Ratio The affordability of housing by way of a ratio of median apartment prices to the median family’s disposable income, showing how many years of income would be needed to buy an apartment. The ratio is lower when apartments are more affordable. This ratio is calculated using a net disposable family income, estimated at 1.5 times the average net salary (based on an assumption that 50% of the workforce are women), a standard apartment size of 969 square feet, and the average price per square foot in both cities and suburban areas. (Numbeo) Rent The typical cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in a city center. (Numbeo) Air Quality The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure of air pollutant concentrations in ambient air and their associated health risks. As the AQI increases, this denotes a higher level of air pollution and, as such, a higher percentage of the population is likely to experience adverse health effects in the area. The air quality index ranges from 0 to 500. Good air quality ranges from 0 to 50, while measurements over 300 are considered hazardous. (IQAir) Healthcare System Index The perceived quality of healthcare systems by evaluating factors like healthcare professionals, equipment and costs. Data is sourced from nwebsite visitor surveys that scored the quality of a healthcare system from -2 (strongly negative) to +2 (strongly positive). Each city’s score is presented on a 0 to 100 scale. (Numbeo) Tree Cover This indicator measures the share of an urban area’s land that is covered with vegetation that is at least 16 feet in height and with canopy cover that is greater than 50%. (OECD) Parks & Recreation Number of quality parks and outdoor activities recommended by locals and visitors (Tripadvisor.com) Perception Ranking in a survey of 22,000+ international survey respondents from 30 countries about the Top 3 cities and towns that they would most like to live in someday. (Ipsos) Lovability Lovability speaks to the relative vibrancy and quality of place of a city relative to its competitive set. For almost a decade, Resonance research has shown that the more vibrant a city or region is in terms of its culture, dining and nightlife, the more visitors, young professionals and large corporations it attracts. A region’s lovability also inspires residents, businesses and visitors to promote a region to the world more effectively and cost-efficiently than destination marketers can ever hope to. Resonance ranks a city’s performance in each of these areas based on the number of stories, references and recommendations shared online about that city in key user-generated digital channels like Tripadvisor, Instagram and Facebook, and sought out on Google. Nightlife The number of local nightlife experiences rated above 4 stars, as listed on Tripadvisor, including bars, pubs and clubs. (Tripadvisor.com) Restaurants The total number of restaurants within a city, as listed on Tripadvisor.(Tripadvisor.com) Shopping The number of local shopping experiences rated above 4 stars, as listed on Tripadvisor, including shopping malls, farmers markets, department stores, airport shops and factory outlets in an area rated above 4 stars. (Tripadvisor.com) Culture The number of concerts, shows and events rated above 4 stars, as listed on Tripadvisor. (Tripadvisor.com) Attractions The number of zoos, aquariums, amusement parks and gaming attractions rated above 4 stars, as listed on Tripadvisor. (Tripadvisor.com) Facebook Check-ins The total number of check-ins posted by residents and tourists in a region. (Facebook.com) Tripadvisor Reviews The total number of reviews a destination has on Tripadvisor. (Tripadvisor.com) Instagram Hashtags The total number of posts with hashtags that include the name of a region. (Instagram.com) Google Trends Popularity on Google Trends in the past 12 months, relative to the other cities analyzed, choosing the larger total of the city (for example, “Miami”) or the city and region (“Miami, Florida”). (Trends.Google.com) Museums The number of museums rated above 4 stars, as listed on Tripadvisor. (Tripadvisor.com) Perception Ranking in a survey of 22,000+ international survey respondents from 30 countries about the Top 3 cities and towns that they would most like to visit in the next 12 to 24 months. (Ipsos) Prosperity Human capital is becoming a region’s most valuable resource when it comes to generating wealth and prosperity, and, for many cities, it is increasingly in short supply. To evaluate the relative strength of human capital from one region to the next, Resonance not only measures both the educational attainment level of the city’s population and the percentage of people participating in the labor force, but also the support a city provides for start-ups and how the innovation ecosystem is distributed across each city. Wealth and prosperity are also evaluated by core statistics like business infrastructure, such as the region’s airport connectivity to other destinations, and the number of regional universities and technical colleges (and their rankings) that fill the local talent pipeline. Educational Attainment The proportion of the population in a city that has at least a bachelor’s degree. (Various: UNESCO Institute for Statistics, national statistics offices) Labor Force Participation A city’s active workforce, defined as the percentage of all people of working age who are employed or are actively seeking work. (Various: OECD, World Bank, national statistics offices) Fortune 500 The number of companies in a city that are ranked on the Fortune 500 list.(Fortune.com/Global500) University The score of the highest-ranking university in a city as measured by U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings. (U.S. News) Airport Connectivity The number of direct flight destinations from all commercial airports in the region. (Flightsfrom.com) Convention Center Size of the largest convention center in a city. (10times.com and convention center websites) GDP per Capita The GDP per capita in a region in U.S. dollars. (McKinsey & Company) Business Ecosystem The quantity, quality and overall state of a city’s business environment that contributes to the success of start-ups in a city. (StartupBlink) Unemployment Rate The rate of unemployment in a region. (Various: U.S. Census, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year, World Bank, national statistics offices) Poverty The percentage of the population living below the poverty line in a city. (Various: U.S. Census, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year, Eurostat, World Bank, national statistics offices) Perception Ranking in a survey of 22,000+ international survey respondents from 30 countries about the Top 3 cities and towns that they think have the best job opportunities. (Ipsos) Newsletter The best ideas from the World’s Best Cities. Right in your inbox. Monthly email inspiration and insight to help you empower destinations, cities and communities.
	29 days ago	Post 881 • IP flag post

@KatKomics It's been a few years for me...it's a cool little town with lots of history. Most of the original buildings are still up as well. There was a Christmas festival happening today which my wife wanted to check out.

Wikipedia:
The town was established as a military settlement in 1816, shortly after the War of 1812. The settlement of Lanark County began in 1815. In that year "the Settlement forming on the Rideau River" as it was officially referred to (and which soon became known as "Perth Military Settlement) began to function under Military direction. The settlement was named Perth in honour of acting Governor-General Sir Gordon Drummond, whose ancestral home was Perthshire.

Several townships were surveyed to facilitate the location of farms for military and other settlers; and the site of the future Town of Perth, which had been chosen as the headquarters of the Military Establishment was surveyed in 1816.

Please continue to ignore anything I post. 33.1K	33.1K southerncross private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Yeah 19th
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie. 27.81K	27.81K flanders private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	My city ranked #14th. There's far too much homeless, traffic and taxes to be ranked that high. I scrolled down the list a bit. I think the writer might be mentally handicapped.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. 55.83K	55.83K DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1
	Quote: Originally Posted by flanders My city ranked #14th. There's far too much homeless, traffic and taxes to be ranked that high. I scrolled down the list a bit. I think the writer might be mentally handicapped. I agree. A lot of those places I wouldn't be caught dead in after dark... or I'd be dead.
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Please continue to ignore anything I post. 33.1K	33.1K southerncross private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 4
	They have Sydney ranked 9 or 10. Seeing that I was expecting the no 1. City to be.
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	Worth 10 points IMO:
	29 days ago	Post 882 • IP flag post

I'm a McNugget guzzler. 35.64K	35.64K HeinzDad private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Quote: Originally Posted by southerncross They have Sydney ranked 9 or 10. Seeing that I was expecting the no 1. City to be. Theres nothing quite like hitting close to home. Congrats
	29 days ago	Post 883 • IP flag post

To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die. 6.04K	6.04K MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 10
	These ultra prints are pretty cool
	29 days ago	Post 884 • IP flag post

To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die. 6.04K	6.04K MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 16
	Anybody remember Gobots
	29 days ago	Post 885 • IP flag post

I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. 75.84K	75.84K GAC private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 19
	strolling down Perth Ontario.
	28 days ago	Post 886 • IP flag post

To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die. 6.04K	6.04K MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 13
	Cool poster I found hiding in my storage
	27 days ago	Post 887 • IP flag post

past performance is no guarantee of future actions. 30.54K	30.54K KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	@GAC haven't been to Perth in ages. ..as someone once said...a more vile hive of scum and villainy....
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I'm not a plagiarist. I'm also not illiterate. 13.79K	13.79K drmccoy74 private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 27
	My local comic store ..to be Continued in Crofton Maryland just bought a collection from a guy cleaning out a house!
	27 days ago	Post 890 • IP flag post

To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die. 6.04K	6.04K MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 8
	more cool storage finds
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	22 days ago	Post 894 • IP flag post

Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. 10.84K	10.84K HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 17
	Got this for my dad for his birthday 8 film Universal Monsters collection limited edition. Includes Dracula Invisible Man Wolf Man Frankenstein The Mummy Creature from the Black Lagoon Bride of Dracula Phantom of the Opera +bonus material amazon link
	18 days ago	Post 897 • IP flag post

You do know that the new guy brings the donuts, right? 12.54K	12.54K DWeeB1967 private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	That's actually kind of cool, @GAC. Most Americans probably don't think about that. Living in Texas, I know I don't.
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past performance is no guarantee of future actions. 30.54K	30.54K KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 2
	Quote: Originally Posted by drmccoy74 My local comic store ..to be Continued in Crofton Maryland just bought a collection from a guy cleaning out a house! too bad there aren't any decent books!!
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	Starting Day 3 in the Bahamas.
	3 days ago	Post 900 • IP flag post

My Chihuahua is watching me in case I do something cool. 2.29K	2.29K ICConquest private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	@GAC that looks like a great time. Enjoy yourself!
	3 days ago	Post 902 • IP flag post

I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. 99.86K	99.86K esaravo private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	@GAC - Have a great time, Angelo! I went to the Bahamas on my honeymoon back in 1986. I remember smoking a Cuban cigar or two on my balcony, so light up one for me!
	3 days ago	Post 904 • IP flag post

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