See How Madison Ranks On This List Of Best (And Worst) Cities For Singles

Good news for singles in Madison.

The city soared to the No. 1 spot in a ranking of the best cities for singles.

WalletHub, a personal finance site, published a new study on Tuesday (December 1), breaking down which cities are the best — and worst — for singles in the U.S.

“Finding love can be tough, especially in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic,” WalletHub Financial Writer Adam McCann wrote. “Different cities have reopened at different rates, and some are hit harder by the pandemic than others. Plus, even if there are ample places to go for an outing, many people are strapped for cash and the average date costs over $100. It certainly pays to live in a place where dating activities, such as dining out or watching a movie, are relatively cheaper.”

WalletHub analyzed data in 182 cities nationwide, including the 150 most populated, using 32 “key indicators of dating-friendliness” to compile the rankings.

Metrics included costs of meals and drinks, number of local attractions, single population and others.

Experts weighed in on financial advice to singles — especially as dating apps become increasingly popular — whether virtual dating during the pandemic can help singles save money and other questions.

Madison ranked the best city overall. It also snagged No. 76 in the “economics” ranking, No. 12 in the “fun & recreation” ranking and No. 2 in the “opportunities” ranking, the WalletHub list shows.

Not bad for the city that Jason Isbell recently deemed the “Miami of the Midwest.”

Miami took spot No. 77 on the list.

Here are the top 10 best cities for singles:

1. Madison, WI
2. Atlanta, GA
3. Denver, CO
4. Salt Lake City, UT
5. Columbia, SC
6. Fargo, ND
7. Missoula, MT
8. Portland, ME
9. Boise, ID
10. Tempe, AZ

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