cities

Copenhagen is still the most livable city in the world.That’s based on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s new ranking of 173 cities, using five measures to rank the quality of life: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.”Copenhagen’s continued dominance comes down to consistency across the board rather than a…

Moving from the suburbs of New Jersey to New York City in my 20s felt like a long-earned milestone. And for a while, I loved it.Although my 9-to-5 kept me busy, I spent a lot of time trying out restaurants and coffee shops, attending events where I could meet creatives,…

For a growing number of Americans, living with family members has become a necessary trend.Young adults are moving back into their parents’ homes as the housing market becomes increasingly unaffordable, and grandparents are offering childcare in exchange for a place to stay.June Boyd, 90, hosts 13 people in her Toledo,…

Jakarta, Indonesia, was named the most populous city in the world in the United Nations’ World Urbanization Prospects report last year.But population doesn’t directly translate into how crowded the cities actually are — the 42 million residents of the Jakarta metro area, for instance, are spread over more than 2,500…

I'd love to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Emily HartAfter visiting all 50 states, there are a few cities I could see myself living in.Santa Fe, New Mexico, and New Orleans are unlike any of the other places I’ve visited in the US.I also love the recreation opportunities in Park…

Choosing a city to live in is a personal decision, but in an increasingly expensive housing market, affordability is more important than ever.”Every year we ask consumers what they’re looking for in a place to live, and this year consumers overwhelmingly cited that they were looking for value and affordability,”…