How hospitable is your city to pets? According to WalletHub.com, a social network dedicated to helping people make sound financial decisions, Cincinnati, Ohio, is the best city in the U.S. for four-legged friends.
In ranking the 100 cities in America, the site used three primary factors with 14 corresponding sub-categories — budget (veterinary costs, dog insurance); healthcare and wellness (such as pet-friendly hotels and restaurants); and outdoor (parks, trails, weather) — to determine the standing of each area.
The top 10 cities are as follows:
| Rank: | City/State: | Budget: | Healthcare/Wellness: | Outdoor: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati, Ohio | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 19 | 17 | 6 |
| 3 | Scottsdale, Arizona | 95 | 1 | 16 |
| 4 | Irvine, California | 70 | 2 | 26 |
| 5 | Sacramento, California | 39 | 15 | 4 |
| 6 | Atlanta, Georgia | 17 | 6 | 39 |
| 7 | Tampa, Florida | 58 | 14 | 2 |
| 8 | St. Louis, Missouri | 13 | 21 | 25 |
| 9 | Orlando, Florida | 51 | 5 | 38 |
| 10 | Glendale, Arizona | 61 | 4 | 41 |
The top 100 overall rankings are reflected on the interactive map below (the smaller the circle, the higher the rank):
Map courtesy of WalletHub
The complete list of 100 cities and rankings in the sub-categories can be found at WalletHub.com.
