LIFE - The World's 10 Most Liveable Cities

#10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Liveability Index: 96.1

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:56:59 EDT

Each year the Economist releases a "livability survey" that ranks towns around the world by their "livability index," determined by five factors: health-care, stability, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. Click through to see if your town is on the list! Click here for more information on the survey.

#10 (tie) - Sydney, Australia - Liveability Index: 96.1

Tue, 26 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: A light art work by artist and musician Brian Eno is projected onto the Sydney Opera House during the opening night of the Smart Light Sydney Festival as part of the Vivid Sydney Festival on May 26, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The Smart Light Sydney Festival is a Vivid Sydney initiative that aims to bring colour and light to Sydney during Winter. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)

#8 - Geneva, Switzerland - Liveability Index: 96.1 (slightly higher)

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:12:48 EDT

Jet d'Eau, Lake Geneva, Switzerland

#7 - Helsinki, Finland - Liveability Index: 96.2

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 00:28:07 EDT

Helsinki, Finland

#6 - Calgary, Canada - Liveability Index: 96.6

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:00:00 EDT

CALGARY, CANADA - APRIL 17: Calgary Flames fan walk towards the arena prior to Game 3 of the 2007 NHL Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Detroit Red Wings at Pengrowth Saddledome on April 17, 2007, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Red Wings 3-2. (Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)

#6 (tie) - Perth, Australia - Liveability Index: 96.6

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:41:27 EDT

2006

#4 - Toronto, Canada - Liveability Index: 97.2

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:47:23 EDT

Canada, Ontario, Toronto skyline

#3 - Melbourne, Australia - Liveability Index: 97.5

Mon, 07 May 2007 10:10:59 EDT

Feb 2007.

#2 - Vienna, Austria - Liveability Index: 97.9

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:16:50 EDT

Tram Station, Vienna, Austria

#1 - Vancouver, Canada - Liveability Index: 98.0

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:37:21 EST

Source: The Economist. Click here to see our gallery on America's 10 most miserable cities.