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As rising inflation drives families to seek more affordable cities, the personal finance site WalletHub has released its annual report ranking the best and worst places to raise a family in 2025, alongside insights from financial experts.
The report evaluates over 180 U.S. cities using 45 key indicators of family friendliness, including factors like housing affordability, quality of local schools, and employment rates.
According to the report, the average American can expect to move an estimated 11.7 times in a lifetime.
Keep scrolling to see what other cities made the list.
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1. Memphis, TN
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2. Detroit, MI
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3. Cleveland, OH
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4. Gulfport, MS
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5. Newark, NJ
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6. Birmingham, AL
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7. Baltimore, MD
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8. San Bernardino, CA
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9. Jackson, MS
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10. Hialeah, FL
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11. New Orleans, LA
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12. Toledo, OH
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13. Augusta, GA
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14. Shreveport, LA
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15. Wilmington, DE
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16. Little Rock, Arkansas
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17. Fayetteville, NC
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18. Montgomery, AL
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19. Miami, FL
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20. Fort Lauderdale, FL
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21. Mobile, AL
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22. Bridgeport, CT
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23. Baton Rouge, LA
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25. Akron, OH
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26. Indianapolis, IN
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27. Las Cruces, NM
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28. St. Louis, MO
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29. Aurora, CO
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30. Milwaukee, WI
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