In the report of the Nineteenth Party Congress，the importance of the people’s need for a better life was highlighted. The researchers in the academic area paid attention to the commonality and individuality of different individuals in the needs of a better life. As an important part of society，the youth group has assumed the role of the mainstay. The better life needs of this group should also receive special attentions. This study examined the differences in the needs of the 18 to 25-year-old youth group and the 26 to 35-year-old youth group and other groups over the age of 35 through a questionnaire survey. The study adopted the “Needs of a Better Life Scale” and conducted surveys nationwide through online survey app. The results show that young people’s evaluation of the better life needs of the country & society and family relations are more important. The importance evaluation of the 18-25 age group is higher than that of the 26-35 age group. The interaction of youth group and gender，education，monthly income，and housing situation also significantly affects the importance evaluation of individuals’ needs for a better life.