city economy in the UK after London and was ranked 72nd in the world in 2008. Economic indices Below is a collection of economic indices featuring Birmingham. It is important to remember that while useful, surveys and indicators have limitations, and are at times subjective and incomplete. For example, no complete list of factors affecting the quality of life can be created, and the way people weigh these factors differs. Quality of life 10th in the UK for quality of life (2013), according to a rating of the UK's 1st largest cities, ahead of Sheffield and Bradford who rank 11th and 12th respectively. The cities were assessed on a range of factors including property market activity, rental costs, salary levels, disposable income growth, cost of living, unemployment rates and life satisfaction. 52nd-most liveable city in the world in 2010, according to the Mercer Index of worldwide standards of living, 19th in the UK amongst big cities for 'cycle-friendliness' (2010). Overall 9th most deprived Local Authority in England according to the 2010 Indices of Deprivation, which takes into account: income; employment; health and disability; education, skills and training; barriers to housing and services; crime; and living environment. Most deprived Local Authority in England in terms of income deprivation. Most deprived Local Authority in England in terms of employment deprivation. Business Cushman & Wakefield European Cities Monitor (2010) – A survey based on the views of 500 European businesses of Europe's leading business cities. Overall 18th in Europe, 3rd in the UK after London and Manchester, best city to locate a business based on factors which are disaggregated below. 9th in Europe, 2nd in the UK after London, for ease of access to markets, customers or clients. 16th in Europe, 3rd in the UK after London and Manchester, for best-qualified staff. 15th in Europe, 3rd in the UK after London and Manchester, for quality of telecommunications. 11th in Europe, 3rd in the UK after London and Manchester, for external transport links to other cities and internationally. 5th in Europe, 3rd in the UK after Leeds and Glasgow, in terms of value for money of office space. 15th in Europe, 4th in the UK after Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester, for the cost of staff. 4th in Europe, 2nd in the UK after Manchester, for the availability of office space. 16th in Europe, 4th in the UK after London, Manchester and Glasgow, for climate