The U.S. ranks 31st in quality of living

According to Mercer Consulting, the highest ranked city in the U.S. in terms of quality of living is Honolulu, with a quality of living score of 103.1, which makes the United States rank thirty-first in that category. Austria ranks first, with Vienna’s quality of living score of 108.6. (New York City is used as a base 100 for this score).

The U.S. ranks 2nd in eco-cities

According to Mercer Consulting, Honolulu has an eco-city score of 145.1 (New York City=100), which makes the United States rank second in the eco-city index. Canada ranks first, with Calgary having an eco-city score of 145.7.