What is the metric for ranking? By my metric, DC doesn't really qualify as a city - it's a giant barely functional suburb. Most metro areas in the US would seem to be similar.
But my ranking is irrelevant really. Most silly rankings like this put chicago around #3 based on population/GDP/transport/etc.
For me - it's one of maybe 3-4 cities in the entire US where you can live comfortably without a car - meaning there is at least semi-competent public transportation at a "World City" level. LA, SF, and DC don't qualify at all by that metric so I'm not sure how useful it is :)
I guess in my minds eye I put the "top 3" cities in the US as NYC, LA, Chicago in that order - but it's also based on somewhat dated and historical information.
But my ranking is irrelevant really. Most silly rankings like this put chicago around #3 based on population/GDP/transport/etc.
For me - it's one of maybe 3-4 cities in the entire US where you can live comfortably without a car - meaning there is at least semi-competent public transportation at a "World City" level. LA, SF, and DC don't qualify at all by that metric so I'm not sure how useful it is :)
I guess in my minds eye I put the "top 3" cities in the US as NYC, LA, Chicago in that order - but it's also based on somewhat dated and historical information.