Top 10 best cities in the world 2014

Adelaide, Australia

One of the most livable cities in the world is Adelaide, Australia. Out of a universe of 140 cities, this one is No. 5.  It's tied with this Canadian city...

Calgary

Calgary is the cooler (as in colder) version of Adelaide. Also ranked No. 5, Calgary scores higher on economic stability but lower when it comes to culture and environment. For culture, you go to...

 

Toronto

Toronto as seen from Riverdale Park.  Toronto is the fourth most livable city in the world. Fly into Toronto and drive around and it looks like the Dubai of North America: sky scrapers as far as the eye can see. If Toronto has Calgary beat on the culture front, this next city has them both clobbered when it comes to fresh air, yachts, and gorgeous views of the great outdoors...

Vancouver

Oh, Canada! Again. Vancouver is one part Hollywood, one part Pacific Northwest beauty of EIU's most livable. Vancouver is No. 3 and is only surpassed by these two cities, far, far away...

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria is No. 2.  The economy has suffered somewhat because of the European financial crisis, but is doing at least as well as Germany. And it's a smaller, less dramatic place to live when it comes to political strife.

The Most Livable City Is...

Melbourne, Australia. No wonder all the rich Chinese are buying up real estate there.  Great schools. Great climate. Great infrastructure. Melbourne is the most livable place on the planet, according to EIU.