This Washington City Is One Of The Best Places For Vegans & Vegetarians

The life of a vegan or vegetarian can be challenging. Meatless options can be rare at most restaurants and establishments, but that's starting to change, according to a recent Wallet Hub study.

Researchers say plant-based meat substitutes are becoming cheaper, and even the top fast-food chains are offering more meatless menu items. With that said, analysts looked for the best U.S. cities that are great for the budgets of these special eaters.

"Many U.S. cities offer plentiful and inexpensive options for budget-conscious herbivores. To determine the best and cheapest places for a plant-based diet, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 16 key indicators of vegan- and vegetarian-friendliness."

The top Washington city that's perfect for vegans and vegetarians is...

Seattle!

WalletHub says the Emerald City ranked No. 7 overall and even got high marks for "Diversity, Accessibility & Quality."

That means is Seattle is home to many farmer's markets, community gardens, juice and smoothie bars, and restaurants serving vegan and/or vegetarian options!

Here were the top 10 vegan and vegetarian-friendly U.S. cities, according to the study:

1. Portland, Oregon
2. Orlando, Florida
3. Los Angeles, California
4. San Francisco, California
5. Boise, Idaho
6. Austin, Texas
7. Seattle, Washington
8. Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
9. Oakland, California
10. San Diego, California

Click here to see the full study.