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The worst cities in the world to raise a family

Expecting parents should avoid these places

The worst cities in the world to raise a family
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08/06/2026 10:15 ‧ 2 days ago | StarsInsider

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While some cities across the planet are great for raising families, there are others that have become problematic. Compare the Market AU has recently released a comprehensive global report that takes a look at which cities rank among the worst for parents to bring up children.

Researchers gave each city a rating out of 10 by assessing nine factors: safety scores, World Happiness scores, things to do with kids, monthly living costs, family benefits spending, parental leave, vaccination rates, education spending, and green space per capita.

Intrigued? Click on to see which cities have been ranked the worst for families.

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