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Detroit ranks first among US cities for grocery costs relative to income, while Fremont, California, ranks last. WalletHub data shows affordability depends more on household earnings than shelf prices, with Detroit’s median income at $39,938 driving a 4.03% grocery burden.
WalletHub’s 2026 report ranks Vermont as the safest U.S. state, with New England states occupying the top five spots. California and Florida rank near the bottom, while Mississippi is the least safe. The study weighs personal safety most heavily, followed by financial, road, workplace, and emergency preparedness metrics.
WalletHub's 2026 report ranks Hawaii as the happiest US state, driven by high life satisfaction and low depression rates, while Alabama improves to 45th out of 50, still lagging in health and community metrics.
WalletHub’s 2026 analysis ranks six California cities among the ten worst places to retire in the US, with Fresno placing last. Florida cities lead the top ten, driven by tax advantages and healthcare access.
WalletHub's 2026 report ranks Orlando, Miami, and Tampa as the top three U.S. cities for retirement, driven by low taxes, strong healthcare access, and abundant recreational activities.
WalletHub’s 2026 analysis of 182 U.S. cities ranks Orlando, Florida, as the best place to retire, followed by Miami and Tampa. The study evaluates affordability, activities, quality of life, and healthcare, with Florida cities dominating the top three spots due to tax advantages and robust senior services.
WalletHub's 2026 report ranks Wyoming as the best state for retirees, narrowly edging out Florida, while Florida cities dominate the top three city rankings. The study evaluates 180 cities and 50 states across affordability, quality of life, and healthcare, highlighting low taxes and activity access as key factors for retirees on fixed incomes.
Madison, Wisconsin, ranked 11th among 182 U.S. cities for retirement in WalletHub's 2026 report, driven by high quality-of-life and healthcare scores despite a low affordability ranking. Milwaukee placed 73rd, while no other Wisconsin cities made the list. The state of Wisconsin ranked 11th overall, behind Wyoming and Florida.
Fremont, California has been named the happiest city in America according to a study by WalletHub, with factors such as high household income, low separation and divorce rates, and good mental health contributing to its ranking. The study examined 29 key indicators of happiness and found that several other California cities, including San Jose, Irvine, San Francisco, and Huntington Beach, also made the top 20 list.
A recent report by WalletHub ranked the "most and least stressed" states in America based on various metrics. Minnesota emerged as the least stressed state, with residents experiencing the least amount of money- and family-related stress. Utah and New Hampshire followed closely behind, with Utah having the fewest average hours worked per week and New Hampshire boasting the lowest percentage of adults in fair/poor health. The study provides insights into the factors that contribute to stress levels across different states in the US.
Aurora, a Chicago suburb, has climbed the ranks in Wallethub's list of safest cities in the U.S., moving from No. 37 last year to No. 25 this year. Only two other Midwest cities ranked higher than Aurora, with Madison, Wisconsin, at No. 22 and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at No. 23. The ranking considered various indicators of safety, including home and community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety. Chicago itself ranked at No. 140 on the list.
St. Louis has been named the least safe city in America by WalletHub, based on a study comparing 182 cities across dimensions such as home & community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety. St. Louis ranked 182nd with a score of 44.88, performing poorly in home & community safety and financial safety. However, the city had the most law enforcement employees per capita and ranked third fewest in hate crimes per capita. Despite this ranking, St. Louis has seen a decrease in homicides compared to the previous year.
New York City has been excluded from the top 10 list of America's best "foodie" cities, according to a new ranking by WalletHub. Orlando, Florida took the top spot, followed by Portland, Sacramento, Miami, and San Francisco. New York landed at number 20, with cities like Tampa, San Diego, Las Vegas, Austin, and Seattle ranking higher. Other northeastern cities like Boston, Providence, and New Haven also made the list, while Jersey City, Newark, and Yonkers ranked lower. The last spot went to Pearl City in Hawaii.
California has ranked 7th in a new report by WalletHub that evaluated the "happiness" of states across the U.S. The study considered factors such as depression rate, productivity, income growth, and unemployment rate. The top three categories assessed were emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. Utah claimed the top spot as the "happiest" state, while West Virginia ranked as the least happy. Experts suggest that factors like money, negative emotions, stressors, and environmental conditions can influence one's perception of happiness, but connecting to a healthy community and engaging in stress-relieving activities can significantly improve overall happiness.
Santa Rosa has been ranked as one of the worst cities in the United States for first-time homebuyers, according to a report by WalletHub. Ranking 207 out of 300 cities, Santa Rosa scored poorly in the affordability category but fared better in terms of quality of life. Florida cities dominated the list of best cities for first-time homebuyers, while California cities, including Santa Rosa, ranked among the worst.