The country's top city for coffee lovers is not Seattle, Portland, or New York, according to a recent analysis by WalletHub. Instead, Orlando, Florida, has taken the number one spot in the ranking of the 100 largest U.S. cities. This is a surprise to some, given that Portland, Oregon, held the top spot last year and fell to second place in the current ranking.
The analysis by WalletHub considered factors such as the price of packaged coffee and cappuccinos, household coffee spending, the share of residents with coffee makers, and the number of coffee shops per capita. It also looked at the availability of affordable coffee shops with good reviews, free Wi-Fi, and other amenities.
Orlando's ranking can be attributed to its tourism-driven economy, which means visitors often need reliable places to charge their phones, connect to free Wi-Fi, and save money. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo notes that people want to have a coffee and scroll through their devices before heading to a tourist attraction like Disney World. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, which contributes to the city's popularity among young adults and college students.
Cities that attract young adults and college students, such as Pittsburgh and Austin, Texas, also ranked highly in the analysis. WalletHub measured "coffee friendliness" in each city, and found that households in the most coffee-crazy cities can spend up to $327 a year on the beverage.
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