25 Affordable Gay-Friendly Cities in the US

Published on December 11, 2023 at 9:45 am by Daniyal Jawaid in Lists, News

Page 1 of 4

In this article, we will list 25 affordable gay-friendly cities in the US.

According to a US Census Bureau report, there were nearly a million homosexual households in 2017 in the United States. A little less than half of these households belonged to male homosexual couples. Contrary to its progressive image, the United States has lagged behind some other progressive countries in acknowledging same-sex marriage. It was not until 2015 that a Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage in all US states. It is worth noting that sexual acts between same-sex have been legal in the US since 2003 as a result of the famous Lawrence vs Texas case. Countries such as the Netherlands have been far ahead of the United States in recognizing same-sex marriage, as it was legalized in the year 2000.

Approximately 5 to 10 percent of American youth are part of the LGBT community. However, 20 to 40% of all homeless youth are part of this community. This shows that people belonging to the LGBT community are disproportionately affected in terms of housing. However, with time, the situation for the LGBTQ community is getting better as the social dynamics of the country change. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, the acceptability of homosexuality in the United States is rising. In the year 20002, only 51% of people in the country were accepting of homosexuality, but at the time of the survey, 72% showed acceptability. In addition, there is an interesting correlation between the gay population and diversity. According to a paper published in the Journal of Sex Research, the more diverse and liberal the city, the more homosexual people are a part of its population. If this correlation continues, the increasing diversity of America’s population will make things easier for homosexual people.

Homosexual couples around the world are subjected to what people refer to as the ‘Gay tax’. They have to resort to expensive medical procedures to start a family of their own. For example, in England, the National Health Services (NHS)) funds IVF treatments for heterosexual couples after they meet certain criteria, which do not include demonstrating their infertility. However, female homosexual couples need to demonstrate their infertility, and in the process, they go through three to twelve rounds of artificial insemination. These rounds of artificial insemination are privately funded, and on average, a female homosexual couple says that it spends more than 20,000 pounds.

In the United States, LGBT house hunters look for a home with the challenge of finding a safe and welcoming city amid the ever-increasing mortgage rates and home prices. This narrows down their options for choosing a home, and typically gay-friendly communities have larger price tags on their homes. Home buyers wishing to relocate to a community with protection for the LGBT community are typically expected to pay 63% more than the rest. The exuberant cost of living associated with belonging to the LGBTQ community has resulted in a lower rate of ownership among them. For perspective, the national average ownership rate is 65.8%, whereas that of people belonging to the LGBTQ community is 49.8%.

With that backdrop let’s look at 25 affordable gay-friendly cities in the United States.

lazyllama/Shutterstock.com

Methodology

To curate the list of 25 affordable gay-friendly cities we first used the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. This index examines the inclusivity of municipal laws, policies, and services regarding the LGBTQ+ community. The index gives each city a score out of 100. A score of 85+ means that the city is LGBTQ+ friendly, and the index terms it as an ‘All-Star’ city. For our research, we shortlisted all cities with 85+ scores. Then, we used Numbeo, the world’s largest cost-of-living database, for a single person’s cost of living in each city without rent. Finally, we ranked cities based on their single-person cost of living.

25 – Dallas, Texas

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $2,641

While Dallas is the least affordable city on our list, its cost of living is only 3% above the national average. In addition, groceries in the city cost less than the national average. At the same time, Dallas is incredibly gay-friendly. The city is home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities.

24 – Portland, Maine

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $2,430

While Portland is one of the most expensive cities to live in our list, it is much more affordable than other large cities in the country. The entire city is gay-friendly, with the presence of LGBTQ+ hotspots throughout the downtown.

23 – Burlington, Vermont

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $2,351

Burlington is one of the most affordable gay-friendly cities to live in, but the rent prices in the city are much more than the national average. The city, however, is welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community and is just slightly south of Montreal, one of the best places in the world for LGBTQ+ people.

22 – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $2,234

The cost of living in Minneapolis is 2% lower than the national average while being only 2% higher than the average of Minnesota state. In addition, the cost of housing in the city is 9% cheaper than the national average. On the other hand, the city has a tradition of inclusion and support for people from all backgrounds and lifestyles.

21 – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,650

While the average cost of living without rent in Santa Fe seems affordable, the city has exuberant rent and housing costs. However, it is still one of the most affordable among all gay-friendly cities.

20 – Atlanta, Georgia

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,499

The utility prices of Atlanta are 14% lower than the national average, making it one of the most affordable gay-friendly cities in the United States. Atlanta is an incredibly gay-friendly city, and its mid-town is the center of Atlanta’s gay scene. The city even features rainbow crosswalks and multiple LGBTQ-friendly businesses.

19 – Houston, Texas

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,446

Houston has one of the lowest cost of living in America while offering a high quality of life. It does not hurt that the city is gay-friendly either. The city is home to 4th largest gay pride paradise and has the largest LGBT population in all cities of Texas.

18 – Nashville, Tennessee

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,304

If you ever asked yourself the question: is Nashville gay-friendly, the answer is a resounding yes. Its church street is the center of the gay scene in the city. In addition, the cost of living in the city is relatively lower than other cities in the United States.

17 – Tampa, Florida

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,297

Tempa is one of the most gay-friendly cities in Florida. The city has many gay bars night clubs, shops, and restaurants. In addition, the cost of living in the city is much more affordable compared to the cities in Florida and the country.

16 – Raleigh, North Carolina

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,293

Raleigh is a very affordable city, with the cost of living only 2% higher than the state average of Carolina and 2% cheaper than the national average. The city is a paradise for people belonging to the gay community as it has countless gay and lesbian bars and nightclubs.

15 – Charlotte, North Carolina

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,277

Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the US. It is also one of the most inclusive cities in the state. The cost of living in the city is 2% less than the national average.

14 – Phoenix, Arizona

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,223

The cost of living in Phoenix is 2% lower than the state average, making it one of the most affordable cities in the country. In addition, while the city does not have a specific neighborhood dedicated to the LGBTQ community, it is incredibly gay-friendly.

13 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,208

Pittsburg is one of the most affordable gay-friendly cities in the U.S. to live in. The city is 7% cheaper to live in compared to the national average. It is also warm and welcoming towards the LGBTQ community.

12 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,205

Philadelphia has a long history of gay pride and activism. In addition, it is one of the most affordable big cities in the United States. It is perfect for people who are looking for a gay-friendly large city.

11 – Salt Lake City, Utah

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,184

While the cost of housing in the city is much higher than the state average, Salt Lake is 7% cheaper in utilities. In addition, the city is incredibly gay-friendly with gay bars, nightclubs, and a vibrant community.

10 – Baltimore, Maryland

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,178

Baltimore is incredibly gay-friendly. The LGBT community lives throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area along with Mount Vernon, which is known as the gay village of Baltimore. In addition, the city has a lower cost of living compared to the state and national average, making it one of the top ten affordable gay-friendly cities in the US.

9 – Orlando, Florida

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1152

Orlando is the most affordable gay-friendly city in Florida. The utilities in the city are 7% lower than the U.S. average. The city is also one of the pioneers of LGBTQ+ tourism.

8 – Columbus, Ohio

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,144

Columbus is one of the most affordable cities in Ohio and the United States, making it one of the most affordable gay-friendly cities in the US. The city has a reputation for welcoming people with all lifestyles, which include those belonging to the LGBTQ community.

7 – Kansas City, Missouri

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,140

Kansas City is the second most affordable gay-friendly city in Missouri. Amongst the nation’s 100 largest metros, the city ranked 28th in affordability. In addition, it has a vibrant and gay-friendly cosmopolitan.

6 – Madison, Wisconsin

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,128

Madison is the most affordable gay-friendly city in Wisconsin. Its housing prices are equal to the national average, while the cost of living is slightly higher. The city has a well-educated and progressive community.

5 – Indianapolis, Indiana

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,118

Indianapolis is the most affordable gay-friendly city in Indiana. It is also among the top five most affordable gay-friendly cities in the US. The cost of living in the city is 7% lower than the state average.

4 – Richmond, Virginia

Average Cost of Living – Singe Person, Without Rent: $1,112

The cost of living in Richmond is 4% lower than the state average of Virginia and 3% lower than the country average. The city is incredibly gay-friendly, with LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and cafes.

Page 1 of 4

Next >>

Tampa Dallas Kansas Raleigh Phoenix Show more...

AI, Tariffs, Nuclear Power: One Undervalued Stock Connects ALL the Dots (Before It Explodes!)

Published on May 7, 2025 at by Inan Dogan, PhD

Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal!

AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous.

Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink.

Wall Street is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence—training smarter chatbots, automating industries, and building the digital future. But there’s one urgent question few are asking:

Where will all of that energy come from?

AI is the most electricity-hungry technology ever invented. Each data center powering large language models like ChatGPT consumes as much energy as a small city. And it’s about to get worse.

Even Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, issued a stark warning:

“The future of AI depends on an energy breakthrough.”

Elon Musk was even more blunt:

“AI will run out of electricity by next year.”

As the world chases faster, smarter machines, a hidden crisis is emerging behind the scenes. Power grids are strained. Electricity prices are rising. Utilities are scrambling to expand capacity.

And that’s where the real opportunity lies…

One little-known company—almost entirely overlooked by most AI investors—could be the ultimate backdoor play. It’s not a chipmaker. It’s not a cloud platform. But it might be the most important AI stock in the US owns critical energy infrastructure assets positioned to feed the coming AI energy spike.

As demand from AI data centers explodes, this company is gearing up to profit from the most valuable commodity in the digital age: electricity.

The “Toll Booth” Operator of the AI Energy Boom

It owns critical nuclear energy infrastructure assets, positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy.
It’s one of the only global companies capable of executing large-scale, complex EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) projects across oil, gas, renewable fuels, and industrial infrastructure.
It plays a pivotal role in U.S. LNG exportation—a sector about to explode under President Trump’s renewed “America First” energy doctrine.

Trump has made it clear: Europe and U.S. allies must buy American LNG.

And our company sits in the toll booth—collecting fees on every drop exported.

But that’s not all…

As Trump’s proposed tariffs push American manufacturers to bring their operations back home, this company will be first in line to rebuild, retrofit, and reengineer those facilities.

AI. Energy. Tariffs. Onshoring. This One Company Ties It All Together.

While the world is distracted by flashy AI tickers, a few smart investors are quietly scooping up shares of the one company powering it all from behind the scenes.

AI needs energy. Energy needs infrastructure.

And infrastructure needs a builder with experience, scale, and execution.

This company has its finger in every pie—and Wall Street is just starting to notice.

Wall Street is noticing this company also because it is quietly riding all of these tailwinds—without the sky-high valuation.

While most energy and utility firms are buried under mountains of debt and coughing up hefty interest payments just to appease bondholders…

This company is completely debt-free.

In fact, it’s sitting on a war chest of cash—equal to nearly one-third of its entire market cap.

It also owns a huge equity stake in another red-hot AI play, giving investors indirect exposure to multiple AI growth engines without paying a premium.

And here’s what the smart money has started whispering…

The Hedge Fund Secret That’s Starting to Leak Out

This stock is so off-the-radar, so absurdly undervalued, that some of the most secretive hedge fund managers in the world have begun pitching it at closed-door investment summits.

They’re sharing it quietly, away from the cameras, to rooms full of ultra-wealthy clients.

Why? Because excluding cash and investments, this company is trading at less than 7 times earnings.

And that’s for a business tied to:

The AI infrastructure supercycle
The onshoring boom driven by Trump-era tariffs
A surge in U.S. LNG exports
And a unique footprint in nuclear energy—the future of clean, reliable power

You simply won’t find another AI and energy stock this cheap… with this much upside.

This isn’t a hype stock. It’s not riding on hope.

It’s delivering real cash flows, owns critical infrastructure, and holds stakes in other major growth stories.

This is your chance to get in before the rockets take off!

Disruption is the New Name of the Game: Let’s face it, complacency breeds stagnation.

AI is the ultimate disruptor, and it’s shaking the foundations of traditional industries.

The companies that embrace AI will thrive, while the dinosaurs clinging to outdated methods will be left in the dust.

As an investor, you want to be on the side of the winners, and AI is the winning ticket.

The Talent Pool is Overflowing: The world’s brightest minds are flocking to AI.

From computer scientists to mathematicians, the next generation of innovators is pouring its energy into this field.

This influx of talent guarantees a constant stream of groundbreaking ideas and rapid advancements.

By investing in AI, you’re essentially backing the future.

The future is powered by artificial intelligence, and the time to invest is NOW.

Don’t be a spectator in this technological revolution.

Dive into the AI gold rush and watch your portfolio soar alongside the brightest minds of our generation.

This isn’t just about making money – it’s about being part of the future.

So, buckle up and get ready for the ride of your investment life!

Act Now and Unlock a Potential 100+% Return within 12 to 24 months.

We’re now offering month-to-month subscriptions with no commitments.

For a ridiculously low price of just $9.99 per month, you can unlock our in-depth investment research and exclusive insights – that’s less than a single fast food meal!

Here’s why this is a deal you can’t afford to pass up:

• Access to our Detailed Report on our AI, Tariffs, and Nuclear Energy Stock with 100+% potential upside within 12 to 24 months

• BONUS REPORT on our #1 AI-Robotics Stock with 10000% upside potential: Our in-depth report dives deep into our #1 AI/robotics stock’s groundbreaking technology and massive growth potential.

• One New Issue of Our Premium Readership Newsletter: You will also receive one new issue per month and at least one new stock pick per month from our monthly newsletter’s portfolio over the next 12 months. These stocks are handpicked by our research director, Dr. Inan Dogan.

• One free upcoming issue of our 70+ page Quarterly Newsletter: A value of $149

• Bonus Content: Premium access to members-only fund manager video interviews

• Ad-Free Browsing: Enjoy a month of investment research free from distracting banner and pop-up ads, allowing you to focus on uncovering the next big opportunity.

• Lifetime Price Guarantee: Your renewal rate will always remain the same as long as your subscription is active.

• 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you’re not absolutely satisfied with our service, we’ll provide a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.

Space is Limited! Only 1000 spots are available for this exclusive offer. Don’t let this chance slip away – subscribe to our Premium Readership Newsletter today and unlock the potential for a life-changing investment.

Here’s what to do next:

1. Head over to our website and subscribe to our Premium Readership Newsletter for just $9.99.

2. Enjoy a month of ad-free browsing, exclusive access to our in-depth report on the Trump tariff and nuclear energy company as well as the revolutionary AI-robotics company, and the upcoming issues of our Premium Readership Newsletter.

3. Sit back, relax, and know that you’re backed by our ironclad 30-day money-back guarantee.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Subscribe now and take control of your AI investment future!

Subscribe Now!

No worries about auto-renewals! Our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee applies whether you’re joining us for the first time or renewing your subscription a month later!

Insider Monkey Ads

A New Dawn is Coming to U.S. Stocks

Published on January 7, 2025 at by Insider Monkey Staff

I work for one of the largest independent financial publishers in the world – representing over 1 million people in 148 countries.

We’re independently funding today’s broadcast to address something on the mind of every investor in America right now…

Should I put my money in Artificial Intelligence?

Here to answer that for us… and give away his No. 1 free AI recommendation… is 50-year Wall Street titan, Marc Chaikin.

Marc’s been a trader, stockbroker, and analyst. He was the head of the options department at a major brokerage firm and is a sought-after expert for CNBC, Fox Business, Barron’s, and Yahoo! Finance…

But what Marc’s most known for is his award-winning stock-rating system. Which determines whether a stock could shoot sky-high in the next three to six months… or come crashing down.

That’s why Marc’s work appears in every Bloomberg and Reuters terminal on the planet…

And is still used by hundreds of banks, hedge funds, and brokerages to track the billions of dollars flowing in and out of stocks each day.

He’s used this system to survive nine bear markets… create three new indices for the Nasdaq… and even predict the brutal bear market of 2022, 90 days in advance.

Click to continue reading…