Vancouver: Livable, Expensive, and Globally Renowned

Vancouver ranked 8th overall but made the list thanks to its global recognition and lifestyle appeal.
The city’s avg salary is ~$69,512, but the avg home price is a steep $1.2M, limiting affordability.
Its largest industries include technology, tourism, natural resources, entertainment, and construction.
The report notes Vancouver’s high cost of living as a reason it did not place higher, despite ranking among the top 10 in the EIU Global Livability Index.
Vancouver’s strong public transit network was also highlighted as a strength.