Here Are The Best And Worst Cities To Live In If You Have Pets

Lots of different factors go into deciding where to live, from the cost of living to transportation links. As a result, some cities are better to live in than others if you're bringing a furry friend along with you for the ride.

Homes.com looked at the best cities for renters with pets — as well as the worst — and you might find that the results are a little surprising. From New York to Los Angeles, cities across the country have been examined, and the results are finally here. There are all sorts of reasons why one city might be better to live in than another if you've got pets, like the amount of outdoor space or the number of dog-friendly businesses in the area. Perhaps you'll discover a city that you've never considered moving to before!

Without further ado, let's take a closer look at the best and worst cities to live in if you have pets.

According to the study, the best city to live in when you have pets is Louisville, KY. The city, near the border with Ohio, is judged to be the best, in no small part because of the number of businesses aimed at our four-legged friends (via The Dog People).

However, cities all across the U.S. make the top 25, which is based on the percentage of pet-friendly rentals in each city. In second place is Indianapolis, IN, with Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, and Riverside, CA, rounding out the top five. There are some big-name cities among the rest of the top 25, too. Chicago, IL, sits in tenth place, while New Orleans, LA, and Las Vegas, NV, are at 17 and 19 in the rankings, respectively. It's also worth remembering that some cities may be particularly suited to dogs or cats more, as one city might have more dog-friendly restaurants, for example.

But what about the cities which aren't so great? Houston, TX, is the least pet-friendly city according to the research, while New York, NY, is only slightly better. This could be because of the competitiveness of the housing markets in both cities, and doesn't necessarily mean that you should write them off.

Other cities said to be among the worst include Detroit, MI, Phoenix, AZ, and Los Angeles, CA. However, it's important to remember that just because a city might not be as pet-friendly, that doesn't mean that you'll never find a great place to live there. We all know how much Lady Gaga loves her pooches, and she's able to spend a lot of her time in Malibu, not far from LA (via Vogue). If you've got your heart set on a city, or you're thinking of moving for work, you're sure to find a solution that will leave both you and your pet happy!