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Cities Where Rent Doesn't Break the Bank

At least relative to the cities where it does, like Miami, per WalletHub

(Newser) - With skyrocketing home prices and property taxes keeping many out of homeownership, renting is the preferable choice for many over mom's basement, though it often isn't a cheap endeavor. WalletHub wanted to find where in the US renters can get the most bang for their buck, so it...

The Safest US Cities Against Mother Nature's Wrath

Virginia's Lynchburg is best positioned against natural disasters, per Home Gnome rankings

(Newser) - Good news, Virginia: You're one of the safest places in the US when it comes to natural disasters. At least some of the Old Dominion's cities are, anyway, according to a new assessment by Home Gnome . The home services site wanted to see which US cities were safest...

The Hardest-Working US Cities
In This State,
Hard Work Is the Way
Feb 25, 2025 4:08 PM CST

In This State, Hard Work Is the Way

You'll find a lot of conscientious workers in Texas, per WalletHub

(Newser) - It's kind of an incredible statistic: American workers punch the clock for an average of 1,799 hours a year. That beats out Japan by 188 hours, the UK by 275 hours, and lucky Germans by 456 hours. WalletHub took a look at the 116 largest US cities to...

US Cities Feeling Most, Least Financial Distress

Houston and Anchorage at opposite ends of WalletHub ranking

(Newser) - We've all felt the bite of high prices over the past few years, but financial struggles are more prevalent in some places than others. WalletHub checked out 100 of the nation's largest cities to analyze residents' credit scores, accounts in distress, changes in bankruptcy filings, and search interest...

'Work From Anywhere' Works Best in These US Cities
Digital Nomads,
Get Thee to Miami
Feb 16, 2025 2:30 PM CST

Digital Nomads, Get Thee to Miami

It's the best US city if you're a remote worker, according to a Hostinger analysis

(Newser) - If you're a freelancer, consultant, or full-fledged employee whose company allows you to work remotely, you can potentially punch the clock from anywhere in the world—a perk that many such "digital nomads" take advantage of. In fact, nearly 40% of millennials work untethered to a physical office...

Jersey City a Surprise No. 2 in Cities for Proposals

Ranking is out for Valentine's Day

(Newser) - Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and Cloudwards has ranked the 100 largest cities in the US on their desirability as a place to propose. It may not be a shock to hear that New York City is No. 1, given its choice of iconic proposal locations, but Jersey...

Football on Your Mind? These Cities Know the Feeling
10 Best Cities
for Football Fans
Feb 8, 2025 2:45 PM CST

10 Best Cities for Football Fans

It's all about the pigskin in Pittsburgh, according to WalletHub

(Newser) - It's Super Bowl time again, and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the big game for the second time in three years. When it comes to the fans, however, only devotees from KC make it to WalletHub's top 10 list for...

The 10 Best Cities for Pets
The 10 Best Cities for Pets
Feb 2, 2025 12:15 PM CST

The 10 Best Cities for Pets

Scottsdale, Arizona, is the cat's pajamas, according to WalletHub

(Newser) - Navigating city life with a pet doesn't have to be difficult, especially if you live in Scottsdale, Arizona, which Quartz reports is America's most pet-friendly town. WalletHub took a look at urban pet dwelling across 100 cities, utilizing criteria including cost of veterinary care costs, number of animal...

Cities That Have the Highest Property Crime Rates

Memphis claims dubious honor of having the highest in US, per Surveillance Video

(Newser) - Home is where the heart is—and where most of your stuff is. That's why it can feel so violating when burglars, arsonists, and vandals take aim at your abode. Equipment firm Surveillance Video looked at 45 of the most populated cities in the US to see which ones...

The Best-Performing Cities in America

North Carolina's capital Raleigh tops Milken Institute's rankings for 2025

(Newser) - For more than 25 years, the Milken Institute has looked at which cities across America do the best job at leveraging the resources they have to spur economic growth and get their residents on the fast track to success. Using the latest data from 2023, the nonprofit think tank puts...

The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
Jan 18, 2025 1:15 PM CST

The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities

TomTom's Traffic Index shows which US cities it takes the longest to drive in

(Newser) - There are few things more soul-crushing than bumper-to-bumper traffic, which means that Manhattan drivers must be dead in the eyes. Per the annual TomTom Traffic Index , the Big Apple hosts the nation's slowest drive times, taking an average of 30 minutes to move six miles in the heart of...

These Are the 10 Hottest Housing Markets in America

Buffalo, New York, tops Zillow's list

(Newser) - The Buffalo Bills are in the NFL playoffs again, and New York state's second-largest city just got some more good news: It's the hottest housing market in America, reports USA Today . Not only did Buffalo take the top spot, per a Zillow analysis , but it also earned the...

Cities Where It's Easy to Stay Active
The Most Active
Cities in America
Jan 8, 2025 4:42 PM CST

The Most Active Cities in America

Honolulu tops WalletHub's rankings, while North Las Vegas could use a push off the couch

(Newser) - Still holding onto those New Year's resolutions to get in shape? If you're local to Honolulu, you're in luck, because WalletHub has ranked it the best city in America for those looking for an active lifestyle. The site looked at the 100 largest cities across the country,...

Gourmands, These US Cities Are for You
Here's Where the
Foodies Should Go
Jan 5, 2025 1:40 PM CST

Here's Where the Foodies Should Go

Miami is the top US city for fine dining, according to recent ranking by Cabo Villa Vegas Dave

(Newser) - Hankering for a gourmet repast worthy of Michelin honors? Although fine dining in some cities around America might not get more complicated than a chow-down at the local greasy spoon, other areas' offerings tend more toward the white linen tablecloth/multicourse meal milieu. Luxury rental service Cabo Villa Vegas Dave crunched...

Cities Where Home Prices More Than Doubled in a Decade

In Tampa, median home price in 2014 was $145K; today, it's $410K

(Newser) - Home prices across the nation remain out of reach for many—but in some cities, they've more than doubled over the past decade, reports Quartz , citing a Zoocasa analysis of data from the National Association of Realtors. The site looked at median single-family home prices in more than two...

10 Most and Least Caring Cities in the US

Virginia Beach has the most compassion, per WalletHub; Birmingham comes in last

(Newser) - If one of your vows for the new year is to up your caring quotient, there are places in the US that will welcome your efforts with a warm embrace. WalletHub took a peek at the 100 biggest cities in America, comparing them across more than three dozen metrics in...

These Are the Most Christmasy Cities in America

Atlanta tops WalletHub's list of the best cities for Christmas

(Newser) - If you're looking to vanquish a "bah humbug" feeling, head to a city where the Christmas spirit is in the air. To figure out which places qualify, WalletHub checked out the 100 most populated cities in the nation, reviewing 28 metrics in five main categories: tradition and fun;...

Musk's SpaceX Makes Official Push for a New Texas City

Company asks local officials to make its Starbase launch site an incorporated city

(Newser) - SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city. Billionaire Elon Musk's company on Thursday sent a letter to local officials requesting an election to turn what it calls Starbase—the South Texas site where SpaceX builds and launches its massive Starship rockets—into...

In US' Richest Towns, Homeowners Need to Earn Big Bucks

Average household income is $366K in Palm Beach, Florida, but you need $2.3M to buy a place

(Newser) - Those aspiring to keep up with the Joneses in one of the wealthiest towns in America will need a hefty paycheck—one that's often more than the average household income in said towns, reports Voronoi . GOBankingRates first pulled out all smaller cities with populations between 5,000 and 10,...

This Is the Best City for Singles
This Is the Best
City for Singles
Dec 6, 2024 12:00 PM CST

This Is the Best City for Singles

Atlanta is WalletHub's top choice, while Pearl City, Hawaii, appears to be a dating desert

(Newser) - If you're single and ready to mingle—and nearly half the nation fits at least the first part—some US cities are better than others when it comes to the dating scene. "The best cities for singles have large, gender-balanced single populations, along with a wide variety of...

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