The United States is ranked 15th for best quality of life

The United States is ranked 15th for countries with the best quality of life. Clearly, the United States is not the most conducive living environment if 14 other countries are ranked higher. The biggest issues noted for the US quality of life are high living expenses, political instability, and public safety concerns.^[1] With a score of a mere 5/100 for affordability, the United States is an incredibly expensive country to live in. The United States has higher average prices for food, groceries, rent, and entertainment factors in comparison to similarly developed countries.^[2] The Global Economy Corporation ranked US political stability with a score of 0.3 out of 2.5, a fairly weak score. Sub-par US political transparency, political rights, and civil liberties contribute to a worse overall quality of life.^[3] Public safety has become such a big issue, that America has entered a gun violence epidemic. In 2018 alone, there were almost 40,000 gun violence deaths, with an average of one gun-related death every 13 minutes. While Americans keep dying from gun violence, the Senate continues to argue about stricter gun policies. ^[4]