Seattle ranks in the Top 10 globally for GDP per capita, per the report.
The University of Washington ranks fourth among public research universities, contributing to Seattle's position as the 15th most educated city.
The city ranks fourth globally for access to water-based recreation, a growing perk as other regions face more heat waves, the report's authors note.
What they did: The report ranks 100 cities worldwide with a population of 1 million or more using a blend of data, including economic factors, air quality, walkability scores and the number of parks and museums.
It also incorporates public opinion, based on surveys from more than 22,000 people across 30 countries.
The bottom line: Let's celebrate with a ferry ride and a cuppa coffee.
