123 cities · 7 criteria · 1 decision
Where in the world
should you actually live?
CityMatch compares cost of living, safety, climate, transport, healthcare and internet across 123 cities worldwide — then ranks the ones that fit your priorities.
Pick two cities, see who wins
Head-to-head on all 7 criteria, resolved to a single overall winner.
Highest overall livability score
Equal-weighted average across all 7 criteria.
Zurich
Switzerland · Europe
Extremely safe and efficient, with a cost of living to match.
Singapore
Singapore · Asia
Ultra-clean city-state with elite infrastructure and premium prices.
Vienna
Austria · Europe
Consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.
Taipei
Taiwan · Asia
Compact capital with an excellent metro and low crime.
Valencia
Spain · Europe
Sunny coastal city with one of Europe's best cost-to-climate ratios.
Munich
Germany · Europe
Prosperous Bavarian capital with excellent transit and near the Alps.
Browse by what matters to you
Curated rankings, generated from the same scoring engine.
Ranked for remote workers: fast internet, an affordable cost of living and a livable day-to-day pace.
Ranked for households with kids: safety, healthcare and clean air weigh heaviest here.
Seaside and island cities, ranked for everyday livability, not just the view.
Ranked purely on our safety score — low crime, high perceived security.
Ranked purely on affordability: rent, groceries and everyday costs.
Ranked purely on climate: mild temperatures and sunshine year-round.