Which of the 200 biggest U.S. cities are most suited to a five-star way of life?
LawnStarter ranked 2022’s most glamorous cities based on 35 indicators of exclusivity, such as household wealth, access to Michelin-starred restaurants, and Fashion Week participation.
Below are 10 cities on the high end followed by some highlights and lowlights from LawnStarter’s report:
| 2022’s Most Glamorous Cities | |
| Rank | City |
| 1 | San Francisco, CA |
| 2 | New York, NY |
| 3 | Miami, FL |
| 4 | Washington, DC |
| 5 | Seattle, WA |
| 6 | Chicago, IL |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 8 | Boston, MA |
| 9 | Las Vegas, NV |
| 10 | Honolulu, HI |
Highlights and Lowlights
Putting the Extra in Extravagant
There’s gold in them San Francisco hills, but it’s not the kind you have to dig up.
Not only is San Francisco this year’s Glamour Capital, but it also dominated in Fashion and Entertainment. It fell just behind Miami in Beauty and New York in Fine Dining. Until 2019, San Francisco was one of only five cities in the nation — and only two in California — to be included in the prestigious Michelin Guide.
It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here
Nothing screams “glamorous” more than a polished outward appearance. But one characteristic not often associated with beauty is climate.
Nearly all of the cities that placed in the top 10 of LawnStarter’s Beauty category have warm or hot year-round weather. They include cities like Miami (No. 2), Honolulu (No. 5), Las Vegas (No. 7), and Scottsdale, Arizona (No. 8).
