There are more than 500 cities worldwide with a population of more than 1 million people. And every year for the past decade, Resonance Consultancy, a real estate and tourism consultancy, has released a report ranking the top 100.
The 2025 World’s Best Cities report included four California cities on the list, calculated based on three broad categories: livability, livability and prosperity.
Livability includes considerations such as the density of bike lanes and how apartment prices compare to average household income. Discoverability is based on the number of attractions, such as nightlife, shopping and restaurants, above a certain Tripadvisor rating. Prosperity takes into account statistics such as the city’s education level and the percentage of people participating in the labor force.
London came in at number 1, with New York City behind it. Here’s which California cities made the list and why.
How do the major cities in California rank among the best cities in the world?
San Francisco
The City by the Bay came in at number 12 on the list. From the report:
Los Angeles
The City of Angels came in at number 14 on the list. From the report:
San Diego
The Southern California oasis came in at 44th on the world list. From the report:
San Jose
The high-tech hub ranked at number 62. From the report:
Which other US cities made the top list?
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Best cities in the world: San Francisco, Los Angeles made the list
