Los Angeles, Calif. (March 31, 2009) – AskMen.com, the largest online men’s magazine, today announced the inaugural edition of its “Top 29 Cities for Men to Live In.” Compiled by AskMen.com editors, Chicago topped the list as the best city in the world for the everyday man. Selection criteria for the top cities included, among other factors, the rate of employment, ratio of single women to men, frequency of cultural activities and sporting events and the cost of a pint of beer. To learn more about Ask Men.com “Top 29 Cities for Men to Live In,” please visit, www.askmen.com/specials/2009_top_29.
The complete list of AskMen.com’s “Top 29 Cities for Men to Live In” includes:
1. Chicago
2. Barcelona
3. San Francisco
4. London
5. Sydney
6. New York
7. Berlin
8. Hong Kong
9. Copenhagen
10. Paris
11. Vancouver
12. Rome
13. Buenos Aires
14. Tokyo
15. Toronto
16. Miami
17. Madrid
18. Vienna
19. Los Angeles
20. Montreal
21. Panama City
22. Portland
23. Lyon
24. Melbourne
25. Tel Aviv
26. Santiago
27. Cape Town
28. Hamburg
29. Edinburgh
The “Top 29 Cities for Men to Live In” results were determined through eight unique rating categories developed by AskMen.com editors including: Dating & Sex, Sports & Entertainment, Culture, Fashion, Health, Power & Money, The Good Life and 2009 Livability. Cities earned points and elevated their rank on the list through an evaluation process that assessed several influential features, such as: the population of single, college-educated women, how late bars/clubs stay open, the presence of reputable menswear-only stores, the rate of male heart disease, the cost of living and the occurrence of annual international arts festivals.
“For the first time ever, AskMen.com ranked the best cities for men around the globe and we’re pleased to acknowledge those cities where men reap rewards on both personal and professional levels,” said James Bassil, editor-in-chief of AskMen.com. “Through meticulous research coupled with real-life experiences, we’ve set out to provide the most comprehensive round-up of the year’s most stimulating and exciting cities for men to live in worldwide.”
As the largest city in the Midwest, Chicago tops this year’s list as the best city for men to live in, offering a vibrant mix of culture and entertainment. The city’s cost of living and down-to-earth charm make it an ideal destination for men seeking a comfortable, cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Striking the perfect balance between fine arts and sports, Chicago offers world-class cultural fixtures like the Art Institute, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago International Film Festival, and professional sports teams like the Chicago Bears and Cubs – complete with storied pasts and diehard fans. In addition, the city boasts one of the world’s most diverse restaurant scenes and is internationally recognized for its signature pizza, Italian beef and hot dogs. This October, Chicago will participate as a finalist to host the 2016 Olympics, which will further enhance its global reputation and support the claim that it is indeed the best city for men to live in this year.
The 2009 edition of the Top 29 follows in the footsteps of AskMen.com’s extensive library of travel-related articles, including the “Top 10 Cities to Visit”, a popular AskMen.com article published last year. AskMen.com anticipates the Top 29 list will become a popular annual mainstay on the site.
About AskMen.com
AskMen.com, a unit of Fox Interactive Media, is the world’s leading men’s lifestyle web site, attracting more than seven million monthly readers. An online resource for men with daily features on subjects such as fashion, fitness, dating, money and entertainment, AskMen.com has the widest online audience reach in the “Men’s Lifestyle” category against all other websites, according to MediaMetrix. A foremost content provider with an archive of more than 50,000 articles available for free online, AskMen.com updates daily and features over 300 new features a month. AskMen.com has had content partnerships with the likes of MSN, AOL, Netscape, CompuServe, FOX Sports and more.
