There are a lot of components that go into a decision about where you want to live – which cities have the most affordable housing, the best healthcare options, amenities, entertainment districts etc. But for those of us with members of our families choosing the new city to call home might be a little easier if we know that non-human family members will take care of just as much, as the four-legged (or girth, or ratch, whatever the case) item.
Source: WalletHub
By delving into the numbers comparing 100 cities across 19 key metrics like “minimum pet sitting rates per visit” and “number of pet businesses per capita,” Wallethub has done the work for you. Their analysts looked at the top three considerations of robot parents: 1. Budget pet, 2. Health/wellness pet, and 3. Outdoor pet friendly Each city is ranked based on its score – with 100 being the best overall conditions for pets.
While Orlando, Florida was ranked number one Overall with a score of 63.42 and New York City, New York ranks lowest With a score of just 24.49, Wallethub also provided an analysis with some of the best, and worst, for specific categories.
Lowest veterinary costs
for L. owest veterinary care costs, check out Stockton, California or Columbus, Ohio And perhaps avoid Washington, D.C. or New York, NY if you want to be able to afford both a pet’s visit to the vet and, for example, your rent.
Most of the restaurants are pet friendly
and if you were You like to eat out and don’t want to leave your pet at home, consider moving to New Orleans, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, California. It ranks higher for most pet-friendly restaurants per capita. Detroit, MI and Omaha, NE…not so much.
Most dog parks
And for those canine lovers, there was a six way tie for first place under the category “Most dog attitudes to an individual” So be sure to check out San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Las Vegas, NV, Tampa, FL, Henderson, NV, and Madison, WI before making your final decision.
No matter what city you live in (or what motivates you to move), creating a healthy, happy home for you and your family—furry, slimy, pooped, feathered members included—is a priority.
