World’s Best Cities has released a new list of the best cities in the United States based on three major metrics: livability, lovability and prosperity. Dallas is sitting semi-pretty at No. 14.
As expected, the ranking is led by the usual suspects of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. No offense to those cities, but we have to call out an obvious disadvantage — the list was clearly created by people who favor walkable neighborhoods, robust public transit, distinct character and proper seasons. If a few fans of toll roads, flat terrains and megachurches had been consulted, maybe we would have fared slightly better.
Jokes aside, No. 14 is nothing to scoff at, and World’s Best Cities has plenty of nice things to say about Big D. For our city, they mostly highlight the “prosperity” corner of their holy trinity grading system, citing the Hotel Swexan, Goldman Sachs and the Arts District’s JW Marriott as examples of the city flexing its swanky muscles. The incoming 2026 FIFA World Cup also got a mention, even though Arlington, which is hosting the event, was shut out of the list entirely. We’re sure this won’t bruise the ambitious city’s ego, but if it does, maybe Jerry Jones can buy them a spot on the list next year…