Which is the best place to live in Israel? The Quality of Life Index of the Central Bureau of Statistics grades cities according to a range of indicators. If you're looking for a place to live, or would just like a patriotic boost for your city, the index certainly makes for interesting reading.
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Kfar Saba leads on most quality-of-life indicators compared to the other 16 large cities in Israel. Its position on 30 indicators is better than the national average. It leads in the following: life expectancy, jobholders whose jobs match their fields of study, residential density, satisfaction with a residential area, satisfaction with personal residence, satisfaction with the residential area's cleanliness, satisfaction with one's financial situation, internet use, and lowest percentage of jobholders unable to find full-time employment.
The city's mayor, Rafi Saar, was jubilant about the results: "Kfar Saba has been recognized as the country's best city, thanks to its residents and community fabric. We will continue to set a standard of excellence in Israel."
Ramat Gan: above the national average on 35 quality-of-life indicators. Leads in waste recycling and in a low sense of discrimination.
Rehovot: above the national average on 27 indicators. Leads in the percentage of jobholders who feel their job offers opportunities for growth.
Tel Aviv-Jaffa: above the national average on 35 indicators. Leads in the rate of employment, jobholders' income satisfaction, eligibility for a Bagrut certificate, trust in the justice system, trust in government in general, accessibility to a computer, and use of online government services.
Rishon Lezion: above average on 31 indicators. Leads in gender equality in public-sector management roles, satisfaction with parks and green areas in residential districts, a low percentage of long-term unemployment, and a sense of safety walking through residential areas after dark.
Holon: above average on 22 indicators. Second-lowest percentage of fatalities in road accidents.
Beersheva: above average on 25 indicators. Leads on lowest percentage of dissatisfaction with home-workplace commute time.
Petach Tikva: above average on 27 indicators. Leads on civic engagement and lowest percentage of complaints of noise disturbances outside residents' homes. Petah Tikva had zero fatalities in road accidents [this year?].
Haifa: above average on 31 indicators. Leads in the low cost of residential services.
Netanya: above average on 22 indicators. Leads in lowest percentage of households spending 30% of their income or more on housing and in the quality of drinking water.
Bnei Brak: above average on 22 indicators. Leads in job satisfaction, overall life satisfaction, expectations for the future, satisfaction with the balance between work and other pursuits, lowest number of new cancer cases among men and women, lowest percentage of overweight pupils in the first and seventh grades, and highest voter turnout in the 22nd Knesset elections.
Beit Shemesh: above average on 17 indicators. Leads in trust in the health system, self-evaluation of health, a sense of competency in dealing with difficulties, a sense of being appreciated by family members, and participation in voluntary activities.
Ashkelon: above average on 13 indicators. Leads in the percentage of high-school and higher education graduates among residents 30 and older.
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Ashdod: above average on 22 indicators. Leads in the sense of security in the online environment.
Bat Yam: above average on 12 indicators. Leads in the low percentage of infant mortality, satisfaction with public transportation in the residential area, and trust in the government.
Jerusalem: above average on 16 criteria. Leads in the lowest percentage of feelings of loneliness and depression.
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