[FullRangeMan]

https://www.zipjet.co.uk/2017-stressful-cities-ranking
What are the least stressful cities in the world to live in? A study conducted by the Zipjet company entitled "Global Least & Most Stressful Cities Ranking" made a survey to get the answer. The research takes into account factors such as salary, unemployment rate, traffic, presence of green spaces and the percentage of daily incidence of sun, among others. Europe takes over the list of places with better quality of life, with the top 20 being no less than five German cities.

1. Stuttgart, Germany
2. Luxembourg, Luxembourg
3. Hannover, Germany
4. Bern, Switzerland
5. Munich, Germany

6. Bordeaux, France
7. Edinburgh, Scotland
8. Sydney, Australia
9. Hamburg, Germany
10. Graz, Austria

11. Zurich, Switzerland
12. Seattle, United States
13. Wellington, New Zealand
14. Nice, France
15. Dresden, Germany

16. Oslo, Norway
17. Auckland, New Zealand
18. Helsinki, Finland
19. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
20. Melbourne, Australia

[rif]

I can vouch for Munich having spent some time there.  That is if you can get past the insane recycling laws (need to separate into 7 types of recyclable materials) and near complete unavailability of ice for your drinks (thats a personal preference though)

[Folsom]

I have no clue why Seattle would be on that list

There's an on going joke that it's full of people that have to scheduled two weeks in advance to meet for coffee for 10 minutes, with your best friend.

Rush hour is hell in the afternoon.

It's silly expensive.

Crime is high.

And it's full of feminist...

[Tyson]

I have no clue why Seattle would be on that list

There's an on going joke that it's full of people that have to scheduled two weeks in advance to meet for coffee for 10 minutes, with your best friend.

Rush hour is hell in the afternoon.

It's silly expensive.

Crime is high.

And it's full of feminist...

Yeah, Denver would be a much better choice than Seattle, IMO.  Way more access to things like winter sports, more than 300 days of sunshine per year, a really nice arts/culture scene, and real, actual seasons.  3 months of summer, 3 months of fall, 3 months of winter and 3 months of spring.  Love it. 

We also have lots of feminists, but that's not surprising when you consider CO is in the top 3 most educated states in the nation:  https://wallethub.com/edu/most-educated-states/31075/

[Odal3]

While I think it is an excellent topic to reflect on, that list seems to be pretty random at best.

Perhaps it has something to do with the fact it is published on a website trying to promote their laundry pickup service

[stlrman]

Pittsburgh has been ranked most livable city 6 times since 2000!!

I have lived here 20 some years. I lived in San Fran 3 years, Maui , 8 years in Crested Butte and Telluride.

Pittsburgh in a fantastic city!!!
The weather sucks though with as many cloudy and rainy days as Seattle.

I bought my house for 80,000$ about 7 years ago
I'm pretty sure you would you would need a million bucks to buy a 3 bedroom house in all 20 of those cities.
Those cities are fabulous if your filthy rich. F that!!! I don't want to live in a 300 square foot apartment and pay a fortune!!

[wushuliu]

While I think it is an excellent topic to reflect on, that list seems to be pretty random at best.

Perhaps it has something to do with the fact it is published on a website trying to promote their laundry pickup service

 

[FullRangeMan]

Just located a old survey I saved.
BEST STATES TO LIVE IN US 21MARCH2009
1º  Utah
Well-Being Index National Rank:  1/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:       2/50
Work Quality National Rank:          1/50
Basic Access National Rank:        8/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 13/50
Physical Health National Rank:      7/50
Emotional Heal th National Rank: 10/50

2º  Hawaii
Well-Being Index National Rank: 2/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      1/50
Work Quality National Rank:       50/50
Basic Access National Rank:       9/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  4/50
Physical Health National Rank:     3/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  1/50


3º  Wyoming
Well-Being Index National Rank:   3/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:       4/50
Work Quality National Rank:          4/50
Basic Access National Rank:      28/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 14/50
Physical Health National Rank:     2/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  3/50


4º  Colorado
Well-Being Index National Rank:    4/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:        5/50
Work Quality National Rank:         20/50
Basic Access National Rank:       25/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:    9/50
Physical Health National Rank:      4/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 22/50

5º  Minnesota
Well-Being Index National Rank:  5/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     23/50
Work Quality National Rank:        17/50
Basic Access National Rank:        2/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 19/50
Physical Health National Rank:      1/50
Emotional Health National Rank:   4/50


6º  Maryland
Well-Being Index National Rank:  6/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:       3/50
Work Quality National Rank:        35/50
Basic Access National Rank:      14/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 23/50
Physical Health National Rank:    10/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 16/50

7º  Washington
Well-Being Index National Rank:   7/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     12/50
Work Quality National Rank:          9/50
Basic Access National Rank:      15/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 12/50
Physical Health National Rank:    38/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 14/50

8º  Massachusetts
Well-Being Index National Rank:   8/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     15/50
Work Quality National Rank:        23/50
Basic Access National Rank:        1/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 17/50
Physical Health National Rank:    15/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 33/50

9º   California
Well-Being Index National Rank:   9/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     11/50
Work Quality National Rank:           7/50
Basic Access National Rank:       33/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:    5/50
Physical Health National Rank:    16/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 30/50

10º  Arizona
Well-Being Index National Rank: 10/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:       8/50
Work Quality National Rank:         15/50
Basic Access National Rank:       31/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 18/50
Physical Health National Rank:    18/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 12/50

11º  Idaho
Well-Being Index National Rank: 11/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     18/50
Work Quality National Rank:           2/50
Basic Access National Rank:      26/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 15/50
Physical Health National Rank:    33/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 15/50

12º  Montana
Well-Being Index National Rank: 12/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      25/50
Work Quality National Rank:            5/50
Basic Access National Rank:        38/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:     3/50
Physical Health National Rank:     20/50
Emotional Health National Rank:     5/50

13º  New Hampshire
Well-Being Index National Rank: 13/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     32/50
Work Quality National Rank:        29/50
Basic Access National Rank:        4/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   6/50
Physical Health National Rank:    13/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 11/50

14º  Vermont
Well-Being Index National Rank: 14/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      21/50
Work Quality National Rank:         25/50
Basic Access National Rank:       16/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:    2/50
Physical Health National Rank:     25/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  26/50

15º  Virginia
Well-Being Index National Rank: 15/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      10/50
Work Quality National Rank:          28/50
Basic Access National Rank:        17/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   24/50
Physical Health National Rank:      21/50
Emotional Health National Rank:   19/50

16º  Nebraska
Well-Being Index National Rank: 16/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      19/50
Work Quality National Rank:         18/50
Basic Access National Rank:       13/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  34/50
Physical Health National Rank:       6/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    7/50

17º  New Mexico
Well-Being Index National Rank: 17/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      17/50
Work Quality National Rank:            8/50
Basic Access National Rank:        44/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:     1/50
Physical Health National Rank:      29/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    25/50

18º  Oregon
Well-Being Index National Rank: 18/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      29/50
Work Quality National Rank:            6/50
Basic Access National Rank:        27/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   10/50
Physical Health National Rank:      40/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    18/50

19º  Connecticut
Well-Being Index National Rank: 19/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      30/50
Work Quality National Rank:          40/50
Basic Access National Rank:          3/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:     8/50
Physical Health National Rank:        9/50
Emotional Health National Rank:   35/50

20º  Alaska
Well-Being Index National Rank: 20/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:        9/50
Work Quality National Rank:         21/50
Basic Access National Rank:       47/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  26/50
Physical Health National Rank:    19/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    2/50

21º  Texas
Well-Being Index National Rank: 21/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:        6/50
Work Quality National Rank:         14/50
Basic Access National Rank:       45/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  29/50
Physical Health National Rank:     17/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  20/50

22º  Kansas
Well-Being Index National Rank: 22/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      26/50
Work Quality National Rank:         11/50
Basic Access National Rank:       21/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  30/50
Physical Health National Rank:     24/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  13/50

23º  Georgia
Well-Being Index National Rank: 23/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:        7/50
Work Quality National Rank:         37/50
Basic Access National Rank:       39/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  27/50
Physical Health National Rank:     11/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  21/50

24º  Wisconsin
Well-Being Index National Rank: 24/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      35/50
Work Quality National Rank:         26/50
Basic Access National Rank:         7/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  25/50
Physical Health National Rank:     23/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    8/50

25º  New Jersey
Well-Being Index National Rank: 25/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     22/50
Work Quality National Rank:        43/50
Basic Access National Rank:        5/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  22/50
Physical Health National Rank:      8/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 34/50

26º  South Carolina
Well-Being Index National Rank: 26/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      16/50
Work Quality National Rank:         16/50
Basic Access National Rank:       41/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  32/50
Physical Health National Rank:    31/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 24/50

27º  Iowa
Well-Being Index National Rank: 27/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      37/50
Work Quality National Rank:         24/50
Basic Access National Rank:         6/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  35/50
Physical Health National Rank:     12/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  17/50

28º  North Dakota
Well-Being Index National Rank: 28/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     45/50
Work Quality National Rank:         12/50
Basic Access National Rank:       10/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  38/50
Physical Health National Rank:       5/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    6/50

29º  Maine
Well-Being Index National Rank: 29/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      48/50
Work Quality National Rank:         10/50
Basic Access National Rank:       18/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:    7/50
Physical Health National Rank:    36/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  27/50

30º  Florida
Well-Being Index National Rank: 30/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      28/50
Work Quality National Rank:         30/50
Basic Access National Rank:       40/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  16/50
Physical Health National Rank:     26/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  23/50

31º  Illinois
Well-Being Index National Rank: 31/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      20/50
Work Quality National Rank:         42/50
Basic Access National Rank:       24/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  39/50
Physical Health National Rank:    14/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  29/50

32º  Pennsylvania
Well-Being Index National Rank: 32/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      41/50
Work Quality National Rank:         32/50
Basic Access National Rank:       11/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  28/50
Physical Health National Rank:    30/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 32/50

33º  Alabama
Well-Being Index National Rank: 33/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     13/50
Work Quality National Rank:        31/50
Basic Access National Rank:      36/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 41/50
Physical Health National Rank:    44/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 28/50

34º  North Carolina
Well-Being Index National Rank: 34/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:     24/50
Work Quality National Rank:        33/50
Basic Access National Rank:      35/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank: 33/50
Physical Health National Rank:    37/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 31/50

35º  New York
Well-Being Index National Rank: 35/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      34/50
Work Quality National Rank:         48/50
Basic Access National Rank:       19/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  21/50
Physical Health National Rank:     27/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 38/50

36º  Delaware
Well-Being Index National Rank: 36/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      31/50
Work Quality National Rank:         36/50
Basic Access National Rank:       20/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  31/50
Physical Health National Rank:     43/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  45/50

37º  Rhode Island
Well-Being Index National Rank: 37/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      40/50
Work Quality National Rank:         46/50
Basic Access National Rank:       12/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  11/50
Physical Health National Rank:     34/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  48/50

38º  Nevada
Well-Being Index National Rank: 38/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      27/50
Work Quality National Rank:          34/50
Basic Access National Rank:        49/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   20/50
Physical Health National Rank:      22/50
Emotional Health National Rank:   40/50

39º  South Dakota
Well-Being Index National Rank: 39/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      43/50
Work Quality National Rank:          41/50
Basic Access National Rank:        22/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   37/50
Physical Health National Rank:      28/50
Emotional Health National Rank:     9/50

40º  Louisiana
Well-Being Index National Rank: 40/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:       14/50
Work Quality National Rank:          39/50
Basic Access National Rank:         46/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:    42/50
Physical Health National Rank:       41/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    41/50

41º  Michigan
Well-Being Index National Rank: 41/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      39/50
Work Quality National Rank:          47/50
Basic Access National Rank:        23/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   36/50
Physical Health National Rank:     32/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  36/50

42º  Tennessee
Well-Being Index National Rank: 42/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      36/50
Work Quality National Rank:         19/50
Basic Access National Rank:       34/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   40/50
Physical Health National Rank:      45/50
Emotional Health National Rank:   44/50

43º  Oklahoma
Well-Being Index National Rank: 43/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      38/50
Work Quality National Rank:           3/50
Basic Access National Rank:       43/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  46/50
Physical Health National Rank:     46/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  39/50

44º  Missouri
Well-Being Index National Rank: 44/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      44/50
Work Quality National Rank:         27/50
Basic Access National Rank:       32/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  44/50
Physical Health National Rank:     39/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  37/50

45º  Indiana
Well-Being Index National Rank: 45/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      42/50
Work Quality National Rank:          45/50
Basic Access National Rank:        29/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:   48/50
Physical Health National Rank:      35/50
Emotional Health National Rank:   43/50

46º  Arkansas
Well-Being Index National Rank: 46/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      47/50
Work Quality National Rank:         22/50
Basic Access National Rank:       42/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  43/50
Physical Health National Rank:     47/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  42/50
47º  Ohio
Well-Being Index National Rank: 47/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      46/50
Work Quality National Rank:         44/50
Basic Access National Rank:       30/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  47/50
Physical Health National Rank:     42/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 47/50

48º  Mississippi
Well-Being Index National Rank: 48/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      33/50
Work Quality National Rank:         49/50
Basic Access National Rank:        50/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:    49/50
Physical Health National Rank:      48/50
Emotional Health National Rank:    46/50

49º  Kentucky
Well-Being Index National Rank: 49/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      49/50
Work Quality National Rank:         38/50
Basic Access National Rank:       37/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  50/50
Physical Health National Rank:     49/50
Emotional Health National Rank: 49/50

50º  West Virginia
Well-Being Index National Rank: 50/50
Life Evaluation National Rank:      50/50
Work Quality National Rank:         13/50
Basic Access National Rank:       48/50
Healthy Behavior National Rank:  45/50
Physical Health National Rank:     50/50
Emotional Health National Rank:  50/50

[Tyson]

Interesting that the top 10 is all North and West States and the bottom 10 is mostly East and South states (mostly South).  Interesting but not surprising.

[rif]

It is an interesting rank.  But I'm not sure how much useful informations is really there - some states are so large and diversified, you have to wonder if it's a good idea to average it into one.  Examples: the northern mountains of California,  Los Angeles and San Diego are all lumped together in "California ". 

[Don_S]

I was born and died in Ohio. Reborn in California. The last winter I spent in OH had a blizzard with temps in the minus teens and every time I check the weather where my family lives it is raining. Sure CA state has many problems and I would not rank it at the top.  But I don't do snow and freezing body parts anymore.  That is why I don't understand why Montana and Minnesota rank so high. 

[jonbee]

I have no clue why Seattle would be on that list

There's an on going joke that it's full of people that have to scheduled two weeks in advance to meet for coffee for 10 minutes, with your best friend.

Rush hour is hell in the afternoon.

It's silly expensive.

Crime is high.

And it's full of feminist...

I've lived in Seattle for almost 50 years. It still has a relaxed vibe compared to many larger cities. Somewhat expensive, but mostly that is due to the millions of people relocating to the area, driving up prices. 2 million added to the metro area, doubling in 15 years. It has become a very young city, with the majority of the newcomers being under 30. I'd rather live in a place people want to move to, than away from.
Lefty politics, but no more than the European cities on the list. I'm fairly conservative, but I get on fine with the majority here.
So, I guess as a local I'm not surprised.
I wouldn't want to move to any other place in the states, but Denver/Colorado Springs would be my next choice.

[006.9]

Mountains of northern Georgia vs. Macon
Santa Fe vs. Las Cruces
Rapid City vs. Sioux Falls
Boise vs. Nampa

Every state has desirable places to live and undesirable places.

[mojave]

I've lived in all these states (more than 4 years per state except IN) and would rank them like this:

1 - Nebraska
2 - Kansas
3 - South Dakota
4 - Indiana
5 - Ohio
6 - California

[ArthurDent]

I have no clue why Seattle would be on that list

There's an on going joke that it's full of people that have to scheduled two weeks in advance to meet for coffee for 10 minutes, with your best friend.

Rush hour is hell in the afternoon.

It's silly expensive.

Crime is high.

And it's full of feminist...

+1  Spokane would be a much better choice, and very Denver-like weather. If it weren't for the moderate weather I'd be out in a heartbeat. And I live 35 miles from city center.

[FullRangeMan]

As an overseas resident and geography fond I am enjoying very much your comments

[MttBsh]

+1  Spokane would be a much better choice, and very Denver-like weather. If it weren't for the moderate weather I'd be out in a heartbeat. And I live 35 miles from city center.

I love living in Seattle. I took the picture above from my house in West Seattle (Fauntleroy) looking across Puget Sound at the Olympic mountains. That's the Fauntleroy ferry in the foreground heading over to Vashon Island. Although just a 15 minute drive from downtown Seattle I feel I am way out in the wilderness - in fact the island in the foreground (Blake Island) is uninhabited.

Sure it rains a lot here (althogh it's only rained once here in the past 3 months and it was 87 degrees today) but the air is fresh, it's peaceful and the scenery is amazing.  My wife moved up here from Santa Barbara and actually prefers living here.

[FullRangeMan]

Any idea why Wyoming is 3th place?
Must be gold buried there

[rif]

Dunno, but I just checked Alexa and she says the population is 586,000.  That's for the entire state, not just a single city.  6 people per square mile. Just for comparison, California's population is 39 million and population density is 250/square mile.

Seems to me a gold rush would be very stressful.

[hayden]

+1  Spokane would be a much better choice, and very Denver-like weather. If it weren't for the moderate weather I'd be out in a heartbeat. And I live 35 miles from city center.

I've lived in both and would argue that Walla Walla is much more relaxing.