Which countries have the best, and worst, living standards? (opens in new tab)

There's so much variance in the large countries this isn't that useful. How can you give one rating to a nation that contains Connecticut and Mississippi?

Honestly, these studies don't make any sense. Australia in the top 10? Sure, if you already own a house, but if you're renting there's no way your quality of life would be better than say a mechanic owning 3 acres with a 3000sq foot house outside of Ohio.

US 17th ... ugh.