Reader's Digest and AR (Audience Rewards) are two organizations that offer rankings for cities around the world. Reader's Digest uses its own proprietary ranking system to determine which cities are the best places to live based on criteria such as education, healthcare, cost of living and transportation. AR conducts surveys of local people in order to assess their satisfaction level with certain aspects of their local city environments, such as safety, recreational activities, cultural attractions and overall quality of life. Both organizations provide valuable insights into which cities are most appealing to residents and potential visitors alike. The Reader's Digest rankings are particularly influential due to the long-standing reputation of the organization and its ability to gather data from a wide variety of sources. AR’s survey-based approach allows for more in-depth analysis of opinions within a given locality which can be useful in determining whether or not a city is truly livable for all people regardless of socio-economic status.
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