A lot of Americans consider themselves foodies, but the label doesn’t only apply to those who love gourmet dining. Foodie culture includes those who enjoy discovering new and unique flavors anywhere they can find them, from food trucks to their own kitchens. These days, being a foodie can be pretty pricey, but new research reveals the best wallet-friendly cities for foodies.
- WalletHub ranked 182 U.S. cities to determine which have the best and cheapest foodie scenes.
- They compared them on 28 key indicators of foodie-friendliness, in two main categories of affordability and diversity, accessibility and quality.
- Cities were rated on factors including the cost of groceries, food festivals per capita and accessibility of high-quality restaurants.
- The best foodie city is Orlando, Florida, which comes in third for diversity, accessibility and quality, but 108th for affordability, so it’s fairly expensive to be a foodie there.
- Laredo, Texas, 108th overall, is number one for affordability, while Miami, Florida, fourth overall, is first for diversity, accessibility and quality.
- On the flip side, the worst city for foodies is Pearl City, Hawaii, which is dead last for affordability and 179th for diversity, accessibility and quality.
Top 10 U.S. Cities for Foodies in 2023
(Check out the full list here)
- Orlando, Florida
- Portland, Oregon
- Sacramento, California
- Miami, Florida
- San Francisco, California
- Tampa, Florida
- San Diego, California
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Austin, Texas
- Seattle, Washington
Source: WalletHub
Scott's Thoughts:
- Who can afford to be a foodie these days?!
- I used to be a foodie. I also used to weigh over 300 lbs!
- Where is your favorite city for good food? What do you love to eat there?