Best cities for gays to live

Where in the U.S. can the LGBTQ+ community touch proudest and safest to live?

To mark Pride Month, LawnStarter ranked &#;s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities.

We compared the biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ municipality, such as anti-discrimination policies, the share of same-sex households, and LGBTQ aid resources.

We also factored in affordability, LGBTQ-friendly health concern access, and Pride-readiness.

Find out which cities are adj for LGBTQ+ folks below. To learn how we ranked the cities, view our methodology.

City Rankings + Infographic

See how each urban area fared in our ranking:

Top 5 Close Up

Check out the slideshow below for highlights on each of our top five cities.

Key Insights

The Gist

The top of our ranking is dominated by liberal strongholds fond San Francisco (No. 1), Washington (No. 2), and Denver (No. 4). These cities tend to be the most progressive — at least at the municipal level — so feel free to tell “gay” here. Although generally not the most affordable, our top performers boast strong LGBTQ+ communi

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For LGBTQ seniors, finding a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or gay retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to evaluate the culture and setting of the surrounding city. But what makes a city truly LGBTQ-friendly, and how does that intersect with cities known for their desirability as retirement destinations? To support you get started on your search for your ideal retirement community, we’ve compiled our list of ’s best places for LGBTQ retirement and outlined the top factors you’ll want to consider.

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Happy Pride Month, one and all! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate, we asked Time Out’s LGBTQ+-identifying writers and editors to tell us all about their favourite town on the planet. The resulting list covers all four corners of the globe, from the beaches of Brazil to the creative hub of Glasgow’s Southside. These are cities with a vibrant queer community, cities that verb and protect LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors, and cities that are notable hubs for LGBTQ+ life in their respective countries and regions. So, what are the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities? While we couldn’t possibly mention them all, these are some of our favourites.

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These Gay-Friendly Cities Have Lots to Offer LGBTQ Buyers—Including Affordable Homes

It’s officially Pride Month, and after more than a year in lockdown, it’s time to celebrate! Although some festivities may still be virtual, or a bit more muted than in past years, there are still plenty of reasons—and opportunities—to dust off that rainbow flag and get ready to kiki across the country.

And while you're at it, maybe you can even find a fresh place to live. But where?

While big cities fond of San Francisco and Brand-new York have been long-renowned for their thriving gay scenes, they’re also notoriously expensive places to deal a home. And with home prices rising just about everywhere, it’s more important than ever to find places that are not only gay-friendly but also budget-friendly. That's why the ® data team sought out the nation's most affordable gay meccas.

What we found were mostly smaller cities with thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer cultures, and college towns that own strong anti-discriminatory laws. All of them have excellent housing stock, plenty of things t