The aim of the study is an identification and analysis of the most significant areas shaping the quality of life of the population. Basic categories associated with the demographic situation, labour market, incomes and expenses, prices, housing conditions, technical infrastructure, education, health care and social welfare, sport and rest, safety and economic activity are the subject of the research in this study. The elaboration is enhanced with graphs and maps that illustrate the most important social and economic phenomena and enable comparisons between voivodships, as well as between powiats in the region.