In the new era

social cohesion is facing new challenges. It is not only an important indicator to measure the level of social harmony

but also an important factor for social benign operation and sustainable development. Based on the data of 5212 samples from a survey of residents in 6 provinces (Shanghai

Guangdong

Henan

Jilin

Gansu and Yunnan) of China

this paper utilizes Analytic Hierarchy Process and Multiple Linear Regression model to investigate factors affecting the level of residents’ social cohesion. The results show that the level of residents’ social cohesion in China is better than the medium level; meanwhile

social status

regional difference

life satisfaction and social empowerment all have significant influence on the level of residents’ social cohesion to various degrees.