Each year, World’s Best Cities analyses over 400 cities across the globe, applying numerous metrics for its ultimate purpose of ranking the best cities on Earth. Included on the publication’s list of the “100 Best Cities in the World” is none other than the Big D, wherein the publication declared “Maverick spirit runs through new investment, luxury and the population, starting at the airport“. Continue our article below to see where Dallas ranks on the list.
Where does Dallas rank on the list of 100 best cities in the world?
According to the list, Dallas is the 78th best city in the world. Nestled in between Cologne, Germany at 77 and Brisbane, Australia at 79, Dallas out-ranked high-profile U.S. cities such as San Diego, Denver, and Philadelphia. While Dallas ranked higher than Austin, Houston is the highest ranked Texas city on the list.
Why is Dallas one of the 100 best cities in the world?
Per World’s Best Cities, Dallas achieved high rankings in particular due to its weather and airports. Additionally, the publication’s write-up of Dallas cited the city’s booming hospitality sector, 59,000 added jobs since March of last year, as well as the newly introduced “Y’all Street“, which has lead to finance positions that outpace Wall Street.
“Dallas keeps scaling up its ambitions – and lately, the skyline can barely keep pace,” reads the article.
How does Worlds Best Cities rank cities?
The World’s Best Cities ranking uses a proprietary methodology that evaluates principal metropolitan areas, over 400 across the globe, with populations of over one million. The comprehensive assessment blends core statistical data (like economic output, unemployment, and educational attainment) with user-generated perception indicators (like reviews, ratings, and social media engagement on platforms such as Google, Tripadvisor, Instagram, and TikTok).
All of the analysis is aggregated across three equally-weighted key factors pillars: Livability (quality of environment, walkability, air quality), Lovability (culture, nightlife, dining, and social media buzz), and Prosperity (economic strength, talent attraction, and airport connectivity).