10 greatest, worst cities for an lively life-style

Honolulu is 2026’s greatest metropolis for an lively life-style, whereas Garland, Texas, is the worst, in line with an annual WalletHub analysis printed Jan. 7.

The private finance firm in contrast the 100 most populated U.S. cities throughout two dimensions: finances and participation, and sports activities and open air. WalletHub examined these dimensions utilizing 35 metrics, starting from town’s bike rating to the share of bodily inactive adults.

Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 indicating probably the most favorable circumstances for a bodily lively inhabitants. WalletHub calculated a weighted common throughout all metrics for every metropolis to find out an total rating, which was then used to rank the cities. Read extra in regards to the methodology here.

Best cities for an lively life-style in 2026: 

1. Honolulu — 65.79

2. New York City — 62.03

3. San Francisco — 59.31

4. Chicago — 59.03

5. Los Angeles — 58.91

6. Las Vegas — 58.09

7. Atlanta — 57.32

8. Cincinnati — 56.65

9. Denver — 56.36

10. Madison, Wis. — 55.83

Worst cities for an lively life-style: 

1. Garland, Texas — 29.53

2. Irving, Texas — 29.88

3. Fort Wayne, Ind. — 30.50

4. Fresno, Calif. — 31.12

5. San Bernardino, Calif. — 31.84

6. Hialeah, Fla. — 31.94

7. Corpus Christi, Texas — 32.20

8. Newark, N.J. — 32.21     

9. Winston-Salem, N.C. — 32.44

10. North Las Vegas, Nev. — 32.77