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WalletHub's 2026 ranking names six California cities among the 10 worst places to retire in the U.S.—Fresno (179th) along with Stockton, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Bakersfield and Fontana—citing high costs, limited activities and weaker healthcare; by contrast, Orlando, Miami and Tampa top the list of best retirement spots, aided by tax-friendly factors and abundant senior amenities.
WalletHub’s 2026 study names Orlando, Miami and Tampa as the top three places to retire in the US, with Fort Lauderdale at eighth. The ranking compares 182 cities across affordability, activities, quality of life and health care; Florida cities dominate the Top 10, with Miami excelling in retirees’ activities and volunteer opportunities that boost its score.
WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the best places to retire names Orlando as the top city for retirement with comfort and cost in mind, followed by Charleston, Fort Lauderdale, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Casper, Scottsdale, Tampa, Miami and Pittsburgh; the list evaluates cost of living, taxes, activities and health care quality to identify ideal retirement destinations.
WalletHub analyzed 182 U.S. cities for retirement; Madison, WI, ranked 11th overall with strong quality of life (6th) and health care (19th), though affordability was middling (110th). Milwaukee was 73rd, and no other Wisconsin city made the list; Madison’s parks and fitness are highlighted in the rankings.
WalletHub's 2026 study ranks all 50 states for retirement using 46 metrics across affordability, quality of life, and healthcare. Wyoming narrowly leads, followed by Florida and South Dakota, while Kentucky sits at the bottom. The ranking highlights factors like taxes, cost of living, elder protections, crime, and healthcare access.
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.
Ohio has been ranked as the 31st least patriotic state in the U.S. according to WalletHub's 2023 Most Patriotic States in America ranking. The state received a score of 38.65, a decrease from last year's score of 40.51. The ranking was based on indicators such as the number of military enlistees, veterans per 1,000 adults, and the share of adults who voted in the 2020 presidential election. Virginia was named the most patriotic state, while Arkansas was ranked the least patriotic state for the second year in a row.
WalletHub's annual analysis of the "Most Affordable Cities for Home Buyers" ranks Atlanta as the 15th most affordable among big U.S. cities, with a population of over 300,000. The study compared 300 U.S. cities across 10 key metrics, including the cost of homes, tax rates, and median home-price appreciation. The country's median home sales price has ballooned from $313,000 in early 2019 to nearly $437,000 in the first quarter of 2023, with interest rates climbing from a historic low of 2.65 percent in early 2021 to 6.39 percent this month for average, 30-year fixed mortgages.
A new study by WalletHub ranks California as the best state to be a police officer, followed by Washington D.C, Connecticut, Maryland, and Illinois. Surprisingly, states known for "Defund the Police" movements, such as California and New York, ranked high on the list. The study considered factors such as salary, training requirements, and job hazards and protections. However, the effect of "Defund the Police" on morale and retention rates was not discussed. States with high rankings have had a hard time retaining police officers, with an 18% increase in resignations and a 45% increase in retirement rates.