In 2023, Zurich, Switzerland, ranked first in the European Commission’s “European Cities Quality of Life Report.” This survey found 97% of Zurich’s residents are happy with their city. Copenhagen, Denmark, and Groningen, Netherlands, are close behind. Each has a 96% satisfaction rate. The report looks at life quality beyond just income and education. It considers […]
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