Yo @EnderX I always read a bias into these lists. Whoever composes the list never spends any time in the places listed. Santa Monica California is listed as number 18. I was just there and saw a sign for a 2 bedroom/1 bath rental for only $5750 per month with on street parking. This was right down the street from where I witnessed two assaults.
The best place to live in the universe is the 6 inches between your ears.