This paper examines the question, is it true, at a wide range of scales, that localities with high environmental quality and ecological health also make strong positive contributions to quality-of-life? The paper reviews the literature that may illuminate this question, looks for useable data within existing city rankings for quality-of-life and ecological health, and considers how the question may be approached at finer resolutions – districts and neigh­bour­hoods. Key factors include commonly measured aspects of environmental quality such as species diversity and pollution levels, and common considerations for human wellbeing including thermal comfort, noise, visual quality, health and safety. Less frequently dis­cussed measures such as diversity of experience, excitement, and opportunity for self-expression are also considered.