Irvine is the nation’s second-best large city in which to raise a family, and San Bernardino is the seventh-worst, according to one ranking.

Nothing is more debatable than what makes a place great for family life. So, these types of rankings are subject to great debate. Results often vary widely depending on what cities — and more importantly, what variables — are considered.

No. 9 Huntington Beach: Ranked 90 for fun; 9 for health; 6 for education; 77 for affordability; and 8 for economics.

No. 37 Rancho Cucamonga: Ranked 61 for fun; 63 for health; 43 for education; 98 for affordability; and 9 for economics.

No. 45 Santa Clarita: Ranked 98 for fun; 26 for health; 17 for education; 122 for affordability; and 52 for economics.

No. 73 Garden Grove: Ranked 24 for fun; 38 for health; 30 for education; 172 for affordability; and 19 for economics.

No. 93 Glendale: Ranked 60 for fun; 36 for health; 31 for education; 175 for affordability; and 17 for economics.

No. 98 Anaheim: Ranked 46 for fun; 28 for health; 53 for education; 174 for affordability; and 25 for economics.

No. 101 Fontana: Ranked 18 for fun; 110 for health; 127 for education; 157 for affordability; and 32 for economics.

No. 115 Los Angeles: Ranked 1 for fun; 67 for health; 87 for education; 177 for affordability; and 128 for economics.

No. 116 Riverside: Ranked 79 for fun; 101 for health; 114 for education; 152 for affordability; and 35 for economics.

No. 122 Long Beach: Ranked 13 for fun; 46 for health; 57 for education; 176 for affordability; and 78 for for economics.

No. 134 Moreno Valley: Ranked 29 for fun; 88 for health; 145 for education; 165 for affordability; and 70 for economics.

No. 139 Ontario: Ranked 36 for fun; 117 for health; 143 for education; 169 for affordability; and 31 for economics.

No. 157 Santa Ana: Ranked 72 for fun; 51 for health; 67 for education; 179 for affordability; and 47 for economics.