America's most luxurious cities are revealed - but three of the top five are also a byword for grime and squalor

A new study has revealed the most luxurious American cities for those seeking to indulge in finer things and enjoy opulence in life.

Dominion, an asset protection company, recently compared some of the most popular cities in the country on numerous parameters including luxury accommodations, food, transportation, shopping, clubs, beauty and well being. 

Based on the data collected, the corporation was able to predict which metropolis was the easiest to spot a Michelin-starred restaurant from a mile away. 

Here are the most deluxe and lavish cities for Americans to live in:

1. New York City, New York 

The Big Apple easily outscored all other cities as it boasts a myriad of luxe spas and fitness centers all across it boroughs, making it the perfect city for pampering yourself. 

The Big Apple pride's itself on having some of the most delectable selection Michelin-starred restaurants and hidden culinary gems

The city also pride's itself on having some of the most delectable selection Michelin-starred restaurants and hidden culinary gems. 

2. Las Vegas, Nevada

Popularly known as the party capital of the nation, Las Vegas has long been known as the king of entertainment and ranks second on the list. 

Popularly known as the party capital of the nation, Las Vegas has long been known as the king of entertainment

For those looking to revel in a more quiet side of Vegas, the city also has a wide variety of impressive accommodations and shopping destinations. 

3. Los Angeles, California 

The City of Angeles is a much-loved spot for movie lovers who wish to run shoulders with some of the most famous Hollywood stars. 

The City of Angeles is a favorite for those interested in spending on private jets and chauffeur-driven limos to travel around

It is also a a favorite for those interested in spending on private jets and chauffeur-driven limos to travel around. 

4. San Francisco, California 

Locals living in San Francisco have long prided themselves on the city's sourdough bread, fresh seafood at Fisherman's Wharf and authentic dim sum in Chinatown.

San Francisco boasts having a wide choice of activities particularly a ton of golf courses, posh country clubs, yacht clubs, platinum city clubs and athletic clubs

The city also offers a wide choice of activities particularly a ton of golf courses, posh country clubs, yacht clubs, platinum city clubs and athletic clubs. 

5. Chicago, Illinois 

The Windy City is best known for its spa sanctuaries and incredible food options - particularly its deep dish pizza. 

Unlike its counterparts, the city has no shortage of entertainment options to explore which range from massive golf courses overlooking its skyline to its bustling theatre district. 

Unlike its counterparts, Chicago has no shortage of entertainment options to explore which range from massive golf courses overlooking its skyline to its bustling theatre district

But while all of these metropolises have innumerable luxurious amenities, cities such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco are also overrun with crime. 

As of May 2024, the NYPD reported 37,8000 major crimes  which includes murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny auto. 

The city also saw a 5.1 percent increase in rape cases and an increase in felony assaults. 

According to the Interim Los Angeles Police Chief Dominic Choi, violent crime in Los Angeles is up 2.9 percent this year as compared to March 2023 and robberies have increased by 9.5 percent. 

But while all of these metropolises have innumerable luxurious amenities, cities such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco are also overrun with crime

As of May 2024, the NYPD reported 37,8000 major crimes which includes murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny auto

Choi also said that robberies with firearms are up 2.9 percent, gang-related robberies are up 5.3 percent and motor vehicle theft is up 6 percent as compared to 2023. 

San Francisco’s crime spree has spread to its quieter residential areas this year. 

Cases of burglary are up by 44 percent in San Francisco’s more residential Taraval police district, 19 percent in Ingleside and 6.2 percent in the Richmond neighborhood, according to the New York Post.