Lisbon 2nd Best City to Raise a Family

When moving to another city to raise a family, there are a number of aspects you need to take into consideration. From finance and childcare to attractions and general health, choosing the right city plays a vital role in the upbringing of your family.

The new study by CIA Landlord (insurance company in the UK) have looked into the best cities to raise a family, analysing the cost of rent, childcare and cost of bills alongside the number of schools, attractions, quality of life and pollution.

Lisbon Ranks Second as the Best Global City to Raise a Family

Lisbon – best city for Expat – follows Reykjavik in second place, boasting 480 outdoor activities, low crime rate levels and affordable monthly rental and bill costs at £1,200 for a three bedroom apartment in the city centre. 

Below shows the top 10 global cities to raise a family in:

Methodology 

In order to reveal which location was the best city to raise a family in, the study gathered data on key areas that would be important for parents. The metrics included, quality of life, crime rate index, number of outdoor activities, number of local schools, cost of monthly childcare and cost of monthly rent. The cities were ranked based on these metrics to determine which city was the best location for raising a family.