New Yorkers aren’t kitten around. New York City has been ranked No. 1 in World’s Best Cat Litter’s first-ever “Top 20 Cat Kingdoms” list, spotlighting the cities across the country that spend the most money on cat litter. According to the data, New York spent over $96 million on cat litter over the course of … Read more
It might be time to move. Consider yourself lucky if you live in one of the 10 cities that have been listed as the happiest places to live in America. The list, put together by a WalletHub study, measures happiness based on metrics such as depression rates, income, work-life balance and more. The Golden State once … Read more
France’s winning streak continues — but New York City is creepin’. Paris, France, is on a roll, keeping the No. 1 spot as the best city in the world, according to Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations ranking. And it’s perhaps no surprise that NYC landed in the top spot for American cities in the world … Read more
Billy Baldwin and his wife, Chynna Phillips, think they’ve solved the puzzle of maintaining a healthy and happy marriage — and the secret is living apart. The couple is gearing up to celebrate their 30-year wedding anniversary in 2025 and got personal about their unconventional living situation, revealing that not only do they shack up in … Read more
Oh, what a boo-tiful city. No need to search for a haunted house this Halloween if you find yourself in America’s most blood-curdling burgs — the whole place is haunted, experts say. A new survey has uncovered the most haunted population centers from coast to coast — and it comes as no surprise that New Orleans landed … Read more
Take it on the road, folks. With so many places to go and a finite number of days to live, we can seek the stars to point the way to the best destinations. Just as astrology can indicate our sexual proclivities, ice cream allegiances and taste in power ballads, so too can it shine a … Read more
They should take the “Miss” out of “Mississippi.” Finding the “perfect” city in which to live is difficult for anyone, but the definition can differ depending on whether you’re a man or a woman. But a new study has revealed that the worst possible metropolis for women is Jackson, Mississippi, scoring a paltry 23.41 out … Read more
Aw, rats. The Big Apple is the most rodent-riddled city in America, according to new data that will hardly surprise New Yorkers who notice the pests proliferating in parks, playgrounds and subway stations. Pest control company Terminix ranked the 50 most rodent-infested cities based on what locales use their services most often, with New York … Read more
A loan at last? With mortgage rates at their lowest since early 2023 and nationwide housing inventory up 22% over a year ago, it might be time for market-shy renters in Florida and other Sun Belt destinations to think about hopping onto the property ladder, experts say. Fresh analysis published by Zillow Home Loans suggest … Read more
Money helps. A new survey of the most relaxed cities in the United States reveals — surprise! — that living somewhere fabulously wealthy can be good for your state of mind. The LawnStarter survey analyzed 500 cities around the country, ranking them in a slew of categories, including mental, physical and financial wellbeing, work, environmental and social … Read more
A Northern Virginia community is being recognized for its tip-top health status. Falls Church, Virginia, has been named America’s healthiest community by U.S. News and World Report. The annual ranking lists the top 500 healthiest communities nationwide using a score of zero to 100 across 10 categories, based on assessments of nearly 3,000 counties and county equivalents. The categories … Read more
The average U.S. driver lost 42 hours to congestion in 2023, according to the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. It’s little wonder, then, that data shows some of the highest-priced real estate markets often coincide with the most bicycle-friendly communities. Cycling not only saves commuting time, but being on two wheels—free from the confines of the driver’s … Read more
Think your rent is just too damn high? Here’s a shocking reality check: Rents have actually been falling annually every month for nearly a year. Rents in America have declined year over year for the past 11 months in a row, according to a new Realtor.com® report. The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros … Read more
We’re living in the United States of Stress. WalletHub has calculated the most stressed US cities — and it’s bad news for the Midwest and South. Topping the list are Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Memphis and Gulfport, Miss. “Where you live can play a big role in how stressed you are,” WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe explained … Read more
Cities along the West Coast have seen a surge in homelessness, a spike in crime and an eye-popping rise in real estate costs in recent years. But believe it or not, there are still multiple metropolises in Oregon and Washington that are safe and affordable for those looking to relocate. GOBankingRates analyzed cities across these … Read more
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been … Read more
Oh, joy. A list of the happiest cities in the world has just been published — and New Yorkers will have to travel awfully far to get a taste of the good life. Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, took top honors, with nine other lucky northern European spots snagging top 10 status. The United States and Canada … Read more
As the summer travel season ramps up, the editors at Forbes Advisor have unveiled the best and worst cities to spend your summer vacation. Over 200 million Americans are expected to travel to summer destinations either by road or air, with beaches and national parks emerging as popular choices. The group weighed several factors, including crime, prices, ease of … Read more
The West is best. New data has revealed which American cities are the optimal places to raise kids in 2024 as inflation continues to slice through peoples’ savings. And out of the 182 metropolitan areas analyzed by WalletHub, only four East Coast areas scratched the top 25 — none of which is in the Northeast. … Read more
Cleaners in South Florida are sweeping up the cash. Housekeepers in South Florida are making about $150,000 a year as the influx of new, rich residents has created bidding wars for high-end cleaners, staffing companies told NBC News. “I have been placing staff for 30 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said April … Read more