New York leads this ranking — talent index 100/100, Class A rent $102/sqft/yr, 17.4% vacancy — followed by Los Angeles and London.
#1 New York (score 100/100) — New York combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly.
#2 Los Angeles (score 92/100) — Los Angeles combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly.
Lowest rent on this list: Los Angeles at $65/sqft/yr.
Deepest talent: New York at 100/100 talent index.
Lowest corporate tax: Singapore at 17%.
Best cities for a media and entertainment HQ
New York leads this ranking — talent index 100/100, Class A rent $102/sqft/yr, 17.4% vacancy — followed by Los Angeles and London.
TL;DR
#1 New York (score 100/100) — New York combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly.
#2 Los Angeles (score 92/100) — Los Angeles combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly.
Lowest rent on this list: Los Angeles at $65/sqft/yr.
Deepest talent: New York at 100/100 talent index.
Lowest corporate tax: Singapore at 17%.
Ranked list
#1 New York — New York combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly. (score 100/100)
#2 Los Angeles — Los Angeles combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly. (score 92/100)
#3 London — London combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly. (score 84/100)
#4 Paris — Paris combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly. (score 76/100)
#5 Tokyo — Tokyo combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly. (score 68/100)
#6 Singapore — Singapore combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly. (score 60/100)
Frequently asked questions
What is the #1 city on this list and why?
New York ranks #1 with a score of 100/100. New York combines deep creative talent with prime Class A submarkets that are media-friendly. Class A rent is $102/sqft/yr with 17.4% vacancy and a talent index of 100/100.
Which city on this list has the cheapest Class A office rent?
Los Angeles has the lowest Class A rent at $65/sqft/yr, versus $121/sqft/yr for the most expensive market on the list (London).
Which city has the deepest talent pool?
New York scores highest on talent depth at 100/100. The talent index measures the density and quality of professional knowledge-economy workers across finance, technology, legal, and consulting sectors.
Which city on this list has the lowest corporate tax rate?
Singapore carries the lowest headline corporate tax at 17%. Effective rates can differ materially due to IP box regimes, R&D credits, and bilateral tax treaties — always verify with a local adviser.
Which city offers the most competitive premium flex pricing?
Tokyo has the most competitive premium flex office pricing at $980/seat/month. Premium flex includes full-service Class A-equivalent co-working with dedicated floors, branding options, and enterprise lease terms.
How is the ranking score calculated?
Scores use an editorial composite weighted for the specific use case — typically rent competitiveness, talent depth, lease optionality, regulatory infrastructure, and regional market depth. Scores run 0–100 and are reviewed quarterly alongside market data updates.
How often is this list updated?
Class A rent, vacancy rate, talent index, and corporate tax data are reviewed quarterly. Rankings are updated when market conditions shift materially — typically a >5% change in a key metric or a structural market event such as a major new supply wave or policy change.