Portland Leads 2025 Rankings of Best US Cities for Vegans

Portland, Oregon, has been named the top US city for vegans and vegetarians in 2025 by WalletHub. The ranking considered factors such as the availability of plant-based food options, affordability, and the overall lifestyle environment for those following vegan or vegetarian diets. Portland excelled in dining options, organic farms, and vegetable nurseries, making it a hub for plant-based food enthusiasts with a high adherence to plant-based diets.

Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, secured the second and third spots, respectively. Los Angeles offers a wide range of vegan and vegetarian dining choices and fresh produce availability, while Austin has relatively low prices for plant-based groceries and hosts events such as Texas VegFest. Cities like San Francisco, Oakland, and Phoenix also ranked well for their restaurant offerings, access to fresh produce, and local festivals for the vegetarian and vegan communities. Conversely, cities like Anchorage, Alaska, and Laredo, Texas, were ranked the least favorable for plant-based diets due to factors like low restaurant options and high grocery costs. Overall, affordability was noted as an important consideration for individuals adopting a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, with cities like Oklahoma City and San Antonio offering low grocery costs for plant-based foods.