A survey has revealed that San Francisco was the first choice of people who wanted to live, while Sydney was second. More interesting findings have been revealed in these surveys.
Big cities have a lot to offer, from art galleries, theater performances, vibrant nightlife venues, dining options to a fusion of different cultures and public transportation, but they also have their downsides. Noise, pollution, higher expenses and, of course, minimal space can be important factors in deciding whether the city is for you or not. Small cities, on the other hand, can have the same advantages that metropolitan areas have other than a great “small town” feel. It’s that really strong sense of community that draws people in and really knowing who everyone is.
To further explore this, a survey was conducted in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific among 1,000 people. The results demonstrated which places were the best to live along with what factors come into play when deciding where to live.
Of all the entrants globally, San Francisco was the first choice of where people wanted to live
It looks like San Francisco took the win on this despite its financial state. After all, the bay is what best defines this city. But who could also forget the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Cupid’s Span and Fisherman’s Wharf! No wonder so many selected this as their number one choice. Interesting enough, the port city of Sydney came in second with Amsterdam in third. London and New York were tied for fourth place. Tough decision between Big Ben and the Big Apple.
More women think of San Francisco, while more men think of Sydney
San Francisco may have been the first choice among employees, but women were 25% more likely to choose this location than men. However, quite the opposite was true when it came to Sydney. Men were 8 times more likely to choose this city than women. Can anyone guess why?
People prefer to live in more urban or urban areas than in rural areas.
47% preferred to live in urban/city areas, while only 10% preferred a rural area. Quite a difference given what each has to offer. Although the city has a much faster pace of life, there seems to be less interest in the tranquility of the countryside. Suburbs, on the other hand, follow just below urban/city areas with 43% preferring this.
Employment opportunities are given a slightly higher value
The things that people value make a difference when deciding where to live. About 5 out of 10 respondents thought employment opportunities were important in this regard. As for the rest, such as culture and entertainment, weather/climate, and familiarity/openness of lifestyle, only 4 in 10 respondents thought these were important.
Different regions have different values.
As with anything, depending on where you are from will determine which values matter the most. Americans, for example, value employment opportunities more. Almost 64% of them thought this played a role in deciding where to live. Similarly, Asians place more emphasis on employment opportunities with 55% saying so. Europeans, on the other hand, value cultural and entertainment venues AND family treatment more.
Where do you think is the best place to live? Would you rather live in an urban, suburban, or rural area?