2025-10-21 02:36:02
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From après-ski dinners in Denver to double espressos in Honolulu, Americans love treating themselves when they go out.
But how much they’re willing (and able) to spend varies widely.
This chart ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia by their per-capita spending on food services and accommodation in 2024, after stripping out regional price differences.
Data for this visualization comes from Bureau of Economic Analysis.
To make states comparable, figures are adjusted for local price levels using BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) for “Other Services” based on 2023 data. Regions are based on Census Bureau’s methodology. Results are expressed in 2024 dollars.
As 2024 category RPPs are not yet published, 2023 is used as a proxy as year-to-year changes in relative price levels are typically small.Topping the list, Colorado residents shell out an average of $5,677 per person, about $1,500 above the U.S. norm.
| Rank | State | Region | State Code | Per capita spending on food & lodging in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | West | CO | $5,677 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | South | DC | $5,661 |
| 3 | Hawaii | West | HI | $5,412 |
| 4 | Alaska | West | AK | $5,126 |
| 5 | California | West | CA | $5,126 |
| 6 | Florida | South | FL | $4,879 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | Northeast | RI | $4,844 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | Northeast | MA | $4,762 |
| 9 | New York | Northeast | NY | $4,607 |
| 10 | Maine | Northeast | ME | $4,509 |
| 11 | Nevada | West | NV | $4,474 |
| 12 | Montana | West | MT | $4,415 |
| 13 | Delaware | South | DE | $4,395 |
| 14 | North Dakota | Midwest | ND | $4,369 |
| 15 | New Mexico | West | NM | $4,330 |
| 16 | Vermont | Northeast | VT | $4,238 |
| 17 | Texas | South | TX | $4,222 |
| 18 | Wyoming | West | WY | $4,204 |
| 19 | Illinois | Midwest | IL | $4,200 |
| 20 | Arizona | West | AZ | $4,159 |
| 21 | South Dakota | Midwest | SD | $4,148 |
| 22 | Tennessee | South | TN | $4,145 |
| 23 | South Carolina | South | SC | $4,138 |
| 24 | Virginia | South | VA | $4,124 |
| 25 | Louisiana | South | LA | $4,084 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | Northeast | NH | $4,080 |
| 27 | Oregon | West | OR | $4,069 |
| 28 | Connecticut | Northeast | CT | $4,062 |
| 29 | Maryland | South | MD | $4,016 |
| 30 | New Jersey | Northeast | NJ | $4,015 |
| 31 | Georgia | South | GA | $3,993 |
| 32 | Washington | West | WA | $3,949 |
| 33 | North Carolina | South | NC | $3,898 |
| 34 | Missouri | Midwest | MO | $3,859 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | South | OK | $3,790 |
| 36 | Nebraska | Midwest | NE | $3,771 |
| 37 | Kansas | Midwest | KS | $3,591 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | Midwest | WI | $3,553 |
| 39 | Utah | West | UT | $3,541 |
| 40 | Minnesota | Midwest | MN | $3,522 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | Northeast | PA | $3,510 |
| 42 | Indiana | Midwest | IN | $3,500 |
| 43 | Ohio | Midwest | OH | $3,491 |
| 44 | Kentucky | South | KY | $3,427 |
| 45 | Alabama | South | AL | $3,403 |
| 46 | Michigan | Midwest | MI | $3,374 |
| 47 | Mississippi | South | MS | $3,369 |
| 48 | Idaho | West | ID | $3,320 |
| 49 | Iowa | Midwest | IA | $3,272 |
| 50 | Arkansas | South | AR | $3,140 |
| 51 | West Virginia | South | WV | $3,080 |
| N/A | U.S. Average | N/A | USA | $4,194 |
Right behind is the District of Columbia at $5,661, where a dense concentration of restaurants that caters to well-paid professionals.
Hawaii ($5,412), Alaska ($5,126), and California ($5,126) round out the five biggest spenders
This reflects both tourism-driven economies and higher household incomes, a clear mix of how prosperity and lifestyle intersect. Higher wages provide the discretionary cushion, while vibrant leisure industries offer plenty of ways to spend it.
Related: Look at the latest estimates for household income by state.Regional patterns emerge quickly. Western states lead with an average of $4,446, buoyed by tourism hotspots and hip urban centers.
The Northeast follows at $4,292, helped by dense cityscapes like New York and Boston.
Meanwhile, Midwestern states average just $3,721, a full $700 below the U.S. average.
At the bottom sit West Virginia ($3,080), Arkansas ($3,140), Iowa ($3,272), Idaho ($3,320), and Mississippi ($3,369).
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2025-10-21 01:06:42
Tariff rates vary by country, as does the value of goods each nation exports to the U.S. As a result, their contributions to U.S. tariff revenue differ significantly.
In this Markets in a Minute graphic, created in partnership with Terzo, we break down which countries generate the most U.S. tariff revenue through imports under the new rates.
Amid rapidly shifting trade policies, exact revenue figures are hard to confirm. Global Trade Alert approximated tariff revenue by applying current tariff rates to 2024 import data. The data comprises the country’s top 20 trading partners.
Here are the results:
| Exporter | Hypothetical Tariff Revenue ($ billions) |
|---|---|
| China | 205.2 |
| Mexico | 84.1 |
| Canada | 78.8 |
| India | 33.0 |
| Japan | 32.3 |
| Germany | 29.9 |
| Vietnam | 29.8 |
| South Korea | 27.9 |
| Taiwan | 17.3 |
| Italy | 12.9 |
| Thailand | 12.6 |
| Brazil | 12.5 |
| Switzerland | 12.2 |
| France | 9.9 |
| Other | 105.5 |
China’s imports top the list, generating an estimated $205.2 billion in U.S. trade revenue. This is nearly 30% of the projected $703.9 billion total. The high volume of Chinese imports and a steep trade-weighted tax rate of 47.3% largely drive this.
Despite long-standing free trade agreements under NAFTA and later the USMCA, imports from Mexico and Canada now generate the second- and third-highest trade revenues for the country. They totaled $84.1 billion and $78.8 billion, respectively.
The remaining $335.7 billion is split between imports from a variety of countries. India ($33.0 billion) and Germany ($32.3 billion) are also estimated to be heavy contributors.
The U.S. once considered imposing punitive tariffs on Switzerland before reversing the proposal. As a result, its imports are estimated to contribute $12.2 billion.
With geopolitical tensions and trade dynamics evolving quickly, policies may continue to shift. Investors can benefit from staying informed on these macroeconomic developments.
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The median age of first-time home buyers has reached a historic high. See just how long it’s taking people to get on the property ladder.
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2025-10-20 22:31:34
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We rank the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas by the share of adults under 30 who have a mortgage, painting a clear picture of where today’s twentysomethings can realistically afford a home.
Data for this visualization comes from LendingTree. They analyzed 32,000 anonymized fourth-quarter 2024 credit reports of adults under 30 in the 50 largest U.S. metros to create this ranking. Please see their methodology section for more details.
At 9.4%, Nashville claims the highest share of under-30 mortgage holders in the country.
| Rank | City | State | Share of Americans Under 30 With Mortgages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | Tennessee | 9.4% |
| 2 | Indianapolis | Indiana | 8.4% |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | 7.0% |
| 4 | Cincinnati | Ohio | 6.5% |
| 5 | Louisville | Kentucky | 5.8% |
| 6 | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma | 5.7% |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 5.3% |
| 8 | Hartford | Connecticut | 5.0% |
| 9 | Virginia Beach | Virginia | 4.9% |
| 10 | Buffalo | New York | 4.7% |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | Utah | 4.7% |
| 12 | Raleigh | North Carolina | 4.6% |
| 13 | Detroit | Michigan | 4.5% |
| 14 | Minneapolis | Minnesota | 4.3% |
| 14 | Phoenix | Arizona | 4.3% |
| 14 | Providence | Rhode Island | 4.3% |
| 17 | Birmingham | Alabama | 4.1% |
| 18 | Memphis | Tennessee | 4.0% |
| 19 | Denver | Colorado | 3.7% |
| 19 | Las Vegas | Nevada | 3.7% |
| 21 | New Orleans | Louisiana | 3.5% |
| 21 | Riverside | California | 3.5% |
| 23 | Houston | Texas | 3.4% |
| 24 | Cleveland | Ohio | 3.3% |
| 25 | Baltimore | Maryland | 3.2% |
| 25 | Dallas | Texas | 3.2% |
| 25 | Tampa | Florida | 3.2% |
| 28 | Charlotte | North Carolina | 3.1% |
| 28 | Chicago | Illinois | 3.1% |
| 28 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 3.1% |
| 31 | Miami | Florida | 3.0% |
| 31 | St. Louis | Missouri | 3.0% |
| 33 | Kansas City | Missouri | 2.9% |
| 34 | Austin | Texas | 2.8% |
| 34 | Columbus | Ohio | 2.8% |
| 36 | Orlando | Florida | 2.6% |
| 36 | Seattle | Washington | 2.6% |
| 38 | Jacksonville | Florida | 2.5% |
| 38 | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 2.5% |
| 40 | Washington, D.C. | District of Columbia | 2.4% |
| 41 | Atlanta | Georgia | 2.3% |
| 42 | Portland | Oregon | 2.2% |
| 43 | Richmond | Virginia | 2.1% |
| 44 | San Francisco | California | 2.0% |
| 45 | San Diego | California | 1.7% |
| 46 | Sacramento | California | 1.6% |
| 47 | Boston | Massachusetts | 1.4% |
| 48 | Los Angeles | California | 1.3% |
| 49 | New York | New York | 1.2% |
| 50 | San Jose | California | 0.8% |
The Music City’s housing-price growth has slowed from its pandemic peak, and a steady influx of jobs in healthcare, tech, and entertainment is giving young workers both stable incomes and loan approval power.
Indianapolis (8.4%) and Pittsburgh (7.0%) follow, proof that mid-sized metros with diversified economies and moderate price tags remain happy hunting grounds for first-time buyers.
These leaders share several traits: median home prices well below the national average, shorter commute times that widen the geographic radius of affordable neighborhoods, and state-level programs that reduce down-payment hurdles.
Related: Here’s the latest median home prices by state.Beyond the top three, the next dozen cities are heavily concentrated in the Midwest and South.
Cincinnati, Louisville, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio all break the 5% threshold.
Lower land costs and more flexible zoning keep construction pipelines open, while relatively low student-debt balances reduce the debt-to-income ratios that lenders scrutinize.
Related: See how Ohio, Kentucky, Texas, and Oklahoma perform on average student debt by state.Even mid-tier Rust Belt metros such as Detroit (4.5%) and Minneapolis (4.3%) do better than larger coastal cities.
Their affordable starter-home inventories help offset slower wage growth. This illustrates that absolute price matters more than headline salary figures when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage before age 30.
At the other end of the spectrum stand San Jose (0.8%), New York City (1.2%), and Los Angeles (1.3%).
Sky-high property values inflate required down payments to six figures, while stricter land-use rules limit new supply and keep entry-level stock scarce.
Even Boston (1.4%) and Seattle (2.6%), cities with strong job markets, show that surging demand can overwhelm wage gains. This can and push homeownership beyond the reach of many young professionals.
Related: The median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. is now 38, the oldest ever recorded.
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2025-10-20 20:05:59
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Which countries have the most educated populations?
Higher levels of tertiary education among a populace generally indicate greater potential for innovation and economic growth, but this isn’t always the case.
In this graphic, we visualize educational attainment by country, breaking things down into three categories: below high-school, high-school or diploma, and college or university degree.
This data comes from the OECD’s Education at a Glance 2025 report. It compares educational attainment among working-age adults across 45 countries as of 2024.
| Country | Below high-school (%) |
High-school or diploma (%) |
College or university degree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Canada |
6.4 | 28.9 | 64.7 |
 Ireland |
10.7 | 31.7 | 57.5 |
 South Korea |
6.5 | 37.3 | 56.2 |
 Luxembourg |
17.6 | 28.0 | 54.4 |
 UK |
17.1 | 29.0 | 53.8 |
 Australia |
13.0 | 33.9 | 53.1 |
 Sweden |
11.7 | 36.5 | 51.8 |
 U.S. |
8.0 | 41.3 | 50.7 |
 Israel |
12.3 | 37.2 | 50.5 |
 Norway |
17.1 | 32.5 | 50.4 |
 Lithuania |
7.0 | 45.3 | 47.7 |
 Switzerland |
13.8 | 39.7 | 46.5 |
 Denmark |
16.2 | 38.7 | 45.1 |
 Netherlands |
18.3 | 36.6 | 45.1 |
 Belgium |
17.2 | 37.8 | 45.0 |
 Iceland |
20.4 | 35.1 | 44.5 |
 New Zealand |
16.9 | 39.2 | 44.0 |
 France |
16.1 | 40.6 | 43.4 |
 Finland |
10.9 | 46.4 | 42.7 |
 Estonia |
9.5 | 47.9 | 42.5 |
 Spain |
34.7 | 23.0 | 42.3 |
 Latvia |
10.7 | 48.9 | 40.5 |
 Poland |
5.2 | 55.4 | 39.5 |
 Austria |
13.1 | 49.2 | 37.7 |
 Greece |
18.1 | 46.7 | 35.3 |
 Slovenia |
11.0 | 54.4 | 34.6 |
 Germany |
15.9 | 49.9 | 34.3 |
 Bulgaria |
13.1 | 53.1 | 33.8 |
 Chile |
25.0 | 42.1 | 32.9 |
 Portugal |
38.5 | 30.1 | 31.4 |
 Hungary |
11.9 | 57.0 | 31.1 |
 Colombia |
32.7 | 36.8 | 30.6 |
 Croatia |
9.7 | 59.9 | 30.4 |
 Slovak Republic |
6.3 | 64.7 | 29.0 |
 Costa Rica |
51.7 | 20.5 | 27.8 |
 Czechia |
5.7 | 66.8 | 27.5 |
 Türkiye |
49.9 | 23.1 | 26.9 |
 Argentina |
32.2 | 43.6 | 23.7 |
 Italy |
33.3 | 44.4 | 22.3 |
 Mexico |
54.4 | 23.7 | 21.9 |
 Brazil |
39.9 | 38.6 | 21.5 |
 Romania |
24.6 | 56.2 | 19.2 |
 India |
75.2 | 10.5 | 14.2 |
 Indonesia |
57.3 | 29.7 | 13.1 |
 South Africa |
49.3 | 41.7 | 9.0 |
Canada tops the list with nearly 65% of adults holding a college or university degree, followed closely by Ireland and South Korea.
These nations have invested heavily in expanding access to higher education, driven by knowledge-based economies that reward advanced qualifications.
According to other OECD data, higher levels of education bring significant earnings advantages.
For instance, across OECD nations, tertiary graduates typically earn double the income of individuals who have not completed secondary education (high school).
Countries like Austria and Germany demonstrate a more balanced split between tertiary and vocational education (education related to a specific job or trade).
For example, Germany ranks 19th in the world in terms of GDP per capita, despite only 34% of its adults having a university degree.
The country has a strong apprenticeship system where students combine hands-on training with theoretical learning, resulting in a high rate of employment upon graduation.
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2025-10-20 02:08:35
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Many people are living longer—but not necessarily healthier—lives.
This visualization ranks countries by the number of years their citizens can expect to live in poor health, calculated as the gap between average life expectancy and health-adjusted life expectancy.
Skip to the second-last section for a full explanation of what health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE) is, and why it matters.
HALE data (for the year 2021) is sourced from the World Bank, via Our World in Data. Average life expectancy is from 2025 estimates UN World Population Prospects.
Together they reveal how disease, disability, and chronic conditions shape the quality—not just the quantity—of our lives.
Important information:Oil wealth appears genuinely toxic to health outcomes.
Nearly every Middle Eastern petrostate (Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait) appears in this worst-performers list.
Bahrain (17.4 years), Oman (17.3), Qatar (16.5), and the UAE (15.9) all post sizable gaps despite having robust health-care budgets.
| Rank | Country | Region | Years in Poor Health | HALE, 2021 | Average Life Expectancy, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Bahrain |
Asia | 17.4 | 64.2 | 81.6 |
| 2 |
 Oman |
Asia | 17.3 | 63.2 | 80.5 |
| 3 |
 Eswatini |
Africa | 16.9 | 47.5 | 64.4 |
| 4 |
 Qatar |
Asia | 16.5 | 66.2 | 82.7 |
| 5 |
 Botswana |
Africa | 16.3 | 53.1 | 69.4 |
| 6 |
 Afghanistan |
Asia | 16.1 | 50.4 | 66.5 |
| 7 |
 UAE |
Asia | 15.9 | 67.3 | 83.2 |
| 8 |
U.S. |
Northern America | 15.7 | 63.9 | 79.6 |
| 9 |
 Peru |
Southern America | 15.1 | 63.0 | 78.1 |
| 10 |
 Lebanon |
Asia | 14.9 | 63.2 | 78.1 |
| 11 |
 Namibia |
Africa | 14.9 | 52.8 | 67.7 |
| 12 |
 Maldives |
Asia | 14.8 | 66.7 | 81.5 |
| 13 |
Brazil |
Southern America | 14.4 | 61.8 | 76.2 |
| 14 |
India |
Asia | 14.4 | 58.1 | 72.5 |
| 15 |
 Mozambique |
Africa | 14.3 | 49.7 | 64.0 |
| 16 |
 Iran |
Asia | 14.1 | 64.0 | 78.1 |
| 17 |
 North Macedonia |
Europe | 14.0 | 63.7 | 77.7 |
| 18 |
Mexico |
Americas | 14.0 | 61.4 | 75.4 |
| 19 |
 Micronesia |
Oceania | 13.9 | 57.9 | 71.8 |
| 20 |
Chile |
Southern America | 13.8 | 67.7 | 81.5 |
| 21 |
 Cuba |
Americas | 13.8 | 64.6 | 78.4 |
| 22 |
 Eritrea |
Africa | 13.8 | 55.4 | 69.2 |
| 23 |
Slovakia |
Europe | 13.8 | 64.9 | 78.7 |
| 24 |
South Africa |
Africa | 13.7 | 52.8 | 66.5 |
| 25 |
 Zambia |
Africa | 13.7 | 53.0 | 66.7 |
| 26 |
Greece |
Europe | 13.6 | 68.6 | 82.2 |
| 27 |
 Guatemala |
Americas | 13.6 | 59.3 | 72.9 |
| 28 |
Bulgaria |
Europe | 13.6 | 62.4 | 76.0 |
| 29 |
 Suriname |
Southern America | 13.6 | 60.3 | 73.9 |
| 30 |
Australia |
Oceania | 13.6 | 70.6 | 84.2 |
| 31 |
 Guyana |
Southern America | 13.6 | 56.8 | 70.4 |
| 32 |
 Lesotho |
Africa | 13.6 | 44.6 | 58.2 |
| 33 |
Costa Rica |
Americas | 13.6 | 67.6 | 81.2 |
| 34 |
 Saudi Arabia |
Asia | 13.6 | 65.6 | 79.2 |
| 35 |
France |
Europe | 13.5 | 70.1 | 83.6 |
| 36 |
 Uruguay |
Southern America | 13.5 | 65.0 | 78.5 |
| 37 |
Poland |
Europe | 13.5 | 65.5 | 79.0 |
| 38 |
 Ecuador |
Southern America | 13.5 | 64.3 | 77.8 |
| 39 |
Czechia |
Europe | 13.4 | 66.7 | 80.1 |
| 40 |
Italy |
Europe | 13.4 | 70.6 | 84.0 |
| 41 |
 Solomon Islands |
Oceania | 13.4 | 57.4 | 70.8 |
| 42 |
 Bahamas |
Americas | 13.4 | 61.5 | 74.9 |
| 43 |
 Morocco |
Africa | 13.4 | 62.3 | 75.7 |
| 44 |
 Ukraine |
Europe | 13.3 | 61.6 | 74.9 |
| 45 |
 Tunisia |
Africa | 13.3 | 63.6 | 76.9 |
| 46 |
 Albania |
Europe | 13.3 | 66.7 | 80.0 |
| 47 |
 Puerto Rico |
Americas | 13.3 | 68.8 | 82.1 |
| 48 |
 Panama |
Americas | 13.3 | 66.7 | 80.0 |
| 49 |
 Serbia |
Europe | 13.2 | 63.9 | 77.1 |
| 50 |
 Paraguay |
Southern America | 13.2 | 60.9 | 74.1 |
| 51 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Europe | 13.2 | 65.0 | 78.2 |
| 52 |
Portugal |
Europe | 13.2 | 69.5 | 82.7 |
| 53 |
 Honduras |
Americas | 13.2 | 60.0 | 73.2 |
| 54 |
 Kazakhstan |
Asia | 13.1 | 61.6 | 74.7 |
| 55 |
 Yemen |
Asia | 13.1 | 56.5 | 69.6 |
| 56 |
 Vanuatu |
Oceania | 13.1 | 58.7 | 71.8 |
| 57 |
Canada |
Northern America | 13.1 | 69.8 | 82.9 |
| 58 |
Colombia |
Southern America | 13.1 | 65.0 | 78.1 |
| 59 |
 Malaysia |
Asia | 13.1 | 63.9 | 77.0 |
| 60 |
Switzerland |
Europe | 13.1 | 71.1 | 84.2 |
| 61 |
 Kiribati |
Oceania | 13.1 | 53.6 | 66.7 |
| 62 |
 Jordan |
Asia | 13.0 | 65.1 | 78.1 |
| 63 |
 Malawi |
Africa | 13.0 | 54.7 | 67.7 |
| 64 |
 Kuwait |
Asia | 13.0 | 67.8 | 80.8 |
| 65 |
UK |
Europe | 13.0 | 68.6 | 81.6 |
The lifestyle changes that come with sudden wealth, like sedentary living, processed foods, air conditioning replacing physical activity, seem to create a specific pattern of prolonged morbidity.
The U.S. makes the top 10 as well, the only G7 economy to do. Americans are projected to spend 15.7 of 79.6 expected years in poor health.
Also worth noting is the average life expectancy at birth for all of these aforementioned countries is fairly high. Which means these countries are good at keeping people alive with advanced medical technology.
But they may be failing at keeping them healthy, as if they’ve optimized for extending life rather than living well.
Related: Qatar and the U.S. also make the list of countries with the highest obesity rates.Several sub-Saharan African nations, including Eswatini, Botswana, and Namibia, also record gaps above 14 years.
Unlike the richer Gulf countries, they face this burden alongside much shorter life expectancies, meaning fewer total healthy years.
Latin American countries such as Peru and Brazil post similar gaps, reflecting both higher infant mortalities and higher disease burdens.
These patterns highlight a central challenge for global health: boosting not only how long people live, but how long they live well.
HALE measures how many years a person can expect to live in good health, defined as free from disabling illness or injury.
HALE matters because it fundamentally reframes what we mean by a “successful” life and healthcare system.
Traditional life expectancy tells us how long people live, but HALE tells us how long they live well.
Those “unhealthy years” are extraordinarily expensive. The U.S. healthcare system’s poor HALE performance means they’re essentially running a massive, costly life-support operation for millions of people.
Countries with better HALE ratios spend less on healthcare while achieving better outcomes because they’re preventing problems rather than managing chronic decline.
The U.S. has the highest per capita health spending amongst similar high-income countries, with the lowest average life expectancy.
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2025-10-19 22:41:24
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America’s greenest cities are becoming cleaner, more sustainable, and increasingly urbanized.
This map ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities by their environmental performance across four key categories: environment, transportation, energy sources, and lifestyle and policy. The data for this visualization comes from WalletHub.
California continues to lead the way in green urban planning.
Eight of the top 20 cities in the 2025 ranking are in California, including San Jose (#1), Oakland (#3), Irvine (#4), and San Francisco (#5). These cities have implemented ambitious emissions goals, renewable energy programs, and infrastructure investments to reduce reliance on cars.
| Ranked (1-100) | City | Environment | Transportation | Energy Sources | Lifestyle & Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | 8 | 18 | 9 | 25 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | 14 | 7 | 13 | 8 |
| 3 | Oakland, CA | 15 | 25 | 8 | 6 |
| 4 | Irvine, CA | 4 | 41 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | 27 | 5 | 21 | 3 |
| 6 | Honolulu, HI | 2 | 10 | 32 | 17 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | 9 | 84 | 10 | 12 |
| 8 | Minneapolis, MN | 25 | 1 | 31 | 4 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | 51 | 13 | 20 | 2 |
| 10 | Seattle, WA | 54 | 8 | 22 | 5 |
| 11 | Fremont, CA | 1 | 64 | 1 | 46 |
| 12 | St. Paul, MN | 12 | 12 | 28 | 38 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | 80 | 9 | 23 | 1 |
| 14 | Sacramento, CA | 49 | 35 | 18 | 13 |
| 15 | Boston, MA | 11 | 2 | 49 | 34 |
| 16 | Madison, WI | 6 | 4 | 56 | 31 |
| 17 | Chula Vista, CA | 35 | 94 | 11 | 24 |
| 18 | Anaheim, CA | 32 | 73 | 1 | 28 |
| 19 | Buffalo, NY | 47 | 3 | 50 | 16 |
| 20 | Bakersfield, CA | 72 | 29 | 1 | 27 |
Statewide, California is pushing toward carbon neutrality by 2045, aiming to cut emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. It also plans for 100% zero-emission new car sales by 2035 and 100% clean electricity by 2045, with 60% renewable power by 2030.
Minneapolis (#8) and St. Paul (#12) stand out for their transportation infrastructure. Minneapolis ranks first in the transportation category, supported by extensive bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly design, and efficient public transit options.
Washington, DC performs particularly well in lifestyle and policy measures, ranking 8th in that category. Honolulu (#6) and Portland (#9) also make the top 10.
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