{"id":28331,"date":"2023-01-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=28331"},"modified":"2023-11-29T19:13:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:13:07","slug":"best-cities-for-cheese-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-for-cheese-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"2023\u2019s Best Cities for Cheese Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Americans have a fondue-ness for cheese \u2014 but cheese love isn\u2019t spread evenly across our vast country.<\/p>    <p>To mark National Cheese Lover\u2019s Day this Jan. 20, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">LawnStarter<\/a> ranked 2023\u2019s Best Cities for Cheese Lovers.<\/p>    <p>We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on cheese access, quality, affordability, and community interest.<\/p>    <p>See which cities took the cheddar in our ranking below, followed by some highlights, lowlights, and not-so-cheesy expert insights.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City Rankings<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#highlights-lowlights\">Highlights and Lowlights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Behind the Ranking<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"rankings\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City Rankings<\/h2>    <p>See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   \n<table id=\"tablepress-324\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-324\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Overall Rank (1=Best)<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">City<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">State<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Overall Score<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Access Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Quality Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Affordability Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Community Rank<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New York<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">55.27<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">136<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Madison<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">43.74<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">60<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chicago<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">42.65<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">84<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Francisco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">42.38<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Los Angeles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">36.86<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">70<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Washington<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">DC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34.37<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">39<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Seattle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">31.67<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">73<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Santa Rosa<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">30.22<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">150<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Milwaukee<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">29.22<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">114<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Atlanta<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">28.42<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">35<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">49<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Boston<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">28.14<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">116<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Long Beach<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">27.85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">99<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Modesto<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">26.85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">54<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Portland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">26.14<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">98<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Minneapolis<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">25.1<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">26<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Buffalo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24.67<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">39<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dallas<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24.52<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">56<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Orlando<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24.44<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">67<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Las Vegas<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NV<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24.27<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">95<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Austin<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24.07<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">41<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">87<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Diego<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23.94<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">46<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Miami<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23.8<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">143<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pasadena<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23.78<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">109<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lancaster<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23.24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">27<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kansas City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23.17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">27<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">151<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">26<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Palmdale<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">22.91<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">32<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">27<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Torrance<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">22.58<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">29<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">38<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">28<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Glendale<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">22.58<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naperville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">22.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">97<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Alexandria<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">22.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Louisville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">KY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">21.75<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">93<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">32<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Denver<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">21.72<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">35<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">33<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Philadelphia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">PA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">21.1<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">170<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bellevue<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">21.05<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">38<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">35<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jersey City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NJ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">21.01<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">28<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Santa Clarita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20.74<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">33<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Scottsdale<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20.62<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">38<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nashville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20.51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">45<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">156<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">39<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Baltimore<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MD<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20.32<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">117<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">40<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Albuquerque<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NM<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20.21<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">71<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">122<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">41<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Phoenix<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">61<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">94<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pomona<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.91<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">133<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-44\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">43<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Columbus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OH<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.78<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">123<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-45\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tulsa<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OK<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.52<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-46\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">45<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Raleigh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.52<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">69<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-47\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">46<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Richmond<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.47<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">104<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-48\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Frisco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.46<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">54<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-49\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fort Lauderdale<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.4<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">63<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-50\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">49<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aurora<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.27<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">102<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-51\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Providence<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">RI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.55<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">40<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-52\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rancho Cucamonga<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.45<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">57<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-53\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Indianapolis<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.25<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">43<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">33<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">163<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-54\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">53<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chandler<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">65<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-55\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">54<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cincinnati<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OH<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.78<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">167<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-56\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">55<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Jose<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.69<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">120<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-57\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">56<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Plano<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.68<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">74<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">26<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-58\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">57<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hayward<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.66<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-59\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Charlotte<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.55<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">83<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-60\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">59<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pittsburgh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">PA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.54<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">31<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">41<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">182<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-61\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">60<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fremont<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.43<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">81<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-62\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">61<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fort Worth<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">76<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">71<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-63\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Norfolk<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.28<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">101<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">82<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-64\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">63<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Antonio<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.21<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">59<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">168<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-65\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">64<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fresno<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.11<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">111<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-66\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">65<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Salt Lake City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UT<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.1<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">60<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">79<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-67\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">66<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">McKinney<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.02<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">105<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-68\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">67<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Garland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.91<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">83<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-69\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">68<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Carrollton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.89<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">55<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">59<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-70\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">69<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Henderson<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NV<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.88<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">91<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">29<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-71\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">70<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Anaheim<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.84<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">93<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">31<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-72\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">71<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tampa<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.82<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">53<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">118<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-73\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">72<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Boise<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">ID<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.49<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">72<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">72<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-74\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">73<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Reno<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NV<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">104<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">80<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-75\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">74<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Houston<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.18<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">67<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">97<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-76\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mesa<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.06<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">64<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">64<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-77\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">76<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thornton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.06<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">136<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-78\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">77<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Oakland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.84<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">131<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-79\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">78<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Virginia Beach<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.82<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">98<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">27<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-80\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">79<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">St. Petersburg<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.72<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">84<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">74<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-81\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">80<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Overland Park<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">KS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.67<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">124<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-82\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">81<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Salem<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.63<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">137<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">141<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-83\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">82<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Charleston<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">112<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-84\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">83<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rochester<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.41<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">40<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">181<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-85\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">84<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sunnyvale<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.38<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">153<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-86\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">St. Paul<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.29<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">70<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">31<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">102<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-87\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">86<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hollywood<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.18<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">138<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-88\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">87<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Colorado Springs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">99<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">41<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-89\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">88<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tacoma<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">68<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">26<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">127<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-90\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">89<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pembroke Pines<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15.03<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">96<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">53<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-91\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">90<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Peoria<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.87<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">89<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">63<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-92\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">91<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Corpus Christi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.83<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">118<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">33<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-93\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">92<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Roseville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.81<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">121<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">28<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-94\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">93<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tempe<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.72<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">66<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">119<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-95\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">94<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Huntington Beach<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.66<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">80<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">78<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-96\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">95<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fullerton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.66<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">147<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-97\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">96<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Orange<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.64<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">159<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-98\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">97<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dayton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OH<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.58<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">123<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">66<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-99\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">98<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Irving<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.46<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">132<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-100\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">99<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chesapeake<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.36<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">188<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-101\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grand Rapids<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.22<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">56<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">179<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-102\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">101<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Miramar<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14.06<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">183<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-103\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">102<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chattanooga<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.93<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">162<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-104\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">103<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Des Moines<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.88<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">176<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-105\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">104<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Irvine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.8<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">144<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">32<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-106\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">105<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Syracuse<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.77<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">79<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-107\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">106<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Murfreesboro<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.74<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">135<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-108\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">107<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Greensboro<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.67<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">82<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">120<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-109\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">108<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sacramento<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.64<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">95<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">155<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-110\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">109<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Knoxville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.55<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">78<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-111\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">110<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sioux Falls<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SD<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.54<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">161<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">107<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-112\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">111<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Glendale<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">126<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-113\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">111<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">St. Louis<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">186<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-114\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">113<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Oklahoma City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OK<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.47<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">128<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">61<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-115\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">114<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bakersfield<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.44<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">176<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">90<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-116\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">115<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Arlington<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.41<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">109<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">86<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-117\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">116<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Little Rock<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.37<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">45<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-118\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">117<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Denton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.33<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">155<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">35<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-119\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">118<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Durham<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.18<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">77<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">147<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-120\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">119<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Omaha<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NE<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.16<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">124<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-121\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">120<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Honolulu<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">HI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.02<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">88<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">171<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-122\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">121<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grand Prairie<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.02<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">126<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">81<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-123\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">122<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fontana<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">115<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">101<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-124\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">123<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Olathe<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">KS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-125\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">124<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Spokane<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">73<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">164<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-126\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Memphis<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.99<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">106<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">108<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-127\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">126<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fort Collins<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.87<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">94<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">32<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">154<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-128\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">127<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ontario<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.84<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">115<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">110<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-129\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">128<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hialeah<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.8<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">152<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">57<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-130\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">129<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Corona<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.8<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">139<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">68<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-131\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jacksonville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.78<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">92<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">149<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-132\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">131<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Newport News<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.7<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">163<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">43<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-133\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">132<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Eugene<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.69<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">159<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-134\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">133<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Surprise<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.68<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">127<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">89<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-135\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">134<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chula Vista<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.68<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">65<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-136\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">135<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Vancouver<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.66<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">103<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">135<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-137\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">136<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lubbock<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.56<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-138\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">137<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Warren<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.42<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-139\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">138<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cleveland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OH<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.32<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">49<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">191<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-140\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">139<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mesquite<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.31<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">108<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">139<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-141\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Birmingham<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.3<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">110<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">137<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-142\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">141<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Joliet<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.28<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">165<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-143\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">142<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">McAllen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">178<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">46<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-144\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">143<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Riverside<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12.13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">115<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-145\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">144<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Savannah<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.89<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">119<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">188<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-146\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">145<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lakewood<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.89<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">151<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">92<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-147\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">146<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Huntsville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.88<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">122<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">138<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-148\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">147<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">West Valley City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UT<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">133<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">113<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-149\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">148<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Santa Ana<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.82<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">157<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-150\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">149<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Elk Grove<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.8<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">167<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">69<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-151\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">150<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Escondido<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.69<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">175<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-152\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">151<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Oxnard<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.68<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">106<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-153\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">152<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wichita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">KS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.65<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">142<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">112<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-154\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">153<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cape Coral<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.64<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">88<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-155\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">154<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Montgomery<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.49<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">186<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">55<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-156\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">155<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tucson<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AZ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.45<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">111<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">166<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-157\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">156<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yonkers<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.35<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">121<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-158\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">157<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Toledo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OH<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.18<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">146<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">132<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-159\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">158<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lincoln<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NE<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.1<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">154<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">29<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">142<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-160\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">159<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Springfield<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.09<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">131<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">157<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-161\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Orleans<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">LA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.07<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">107<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">173<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-162\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">161<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Amarillo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.05<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">164<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">28<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">129<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-163\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">162<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lexington<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">KY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11.01<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">114<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">172<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-164\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">163<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Port St. Lucie<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.93<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">184<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">77<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-165\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">164<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Shreveport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">LA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.91<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">169<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">103<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-166\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">165<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Augusta<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.87<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">189<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">76<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-167\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">166<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aurora<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CO<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.78<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">175<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">105<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-168\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">167<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fort Wayne<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.62<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">134<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">189<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-169\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">168<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">North Las Vegas<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NV<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.59<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">166<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">128<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-170\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">169<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stockton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.59<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-171\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">170<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Garden Grove<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.53<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">96<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-172\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">171<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Worcester<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.48<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">156<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">148<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-173\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">172<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Anchorage<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AK<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.43<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">192<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">91<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-174\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">173<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Oceanside<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.26<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">171<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">134<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-175\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">174<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Winston-Salem<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10.13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">170<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">158<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-176\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">175<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Bernardino<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.94<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">115<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">185<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-177\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">176<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hampton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">182<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-178\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">177<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Waco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.7<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">162<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">165<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-179\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">178<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Baton Rouge<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">LA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.64<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">177<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">153<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-180\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">179<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Newark<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NJ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.48<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">158<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">196<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-181\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">El Paso<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.45<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">179<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">152<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-182\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">181<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brownsville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.25<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">144<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-183\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">182<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Moreno Valley<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.23<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">145<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-184\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">183<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pasadena<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">146<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-185\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">184<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Akron<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OH<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.08<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">172<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">169<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-186\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">185<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Columbus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8.92<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">185<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">161<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-187\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">186<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Macon<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8.87<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">191<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-188\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">187<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tallahassee<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8.75<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">141<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">187<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-189\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">188<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Paterson<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NJ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8.67<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">87<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">195<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-190\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">189<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mobile<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8.65<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">168<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">178<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-191\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Clarksville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TN<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8.29<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">181<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">174<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-192\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">191<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fayetteville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.98<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">177<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-193\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">192<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Springfield<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.87<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">173<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">192<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-194\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kansas City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">KS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.83<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">174<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">184<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-195\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">194<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Killeen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.25<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">187<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">183<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-196\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">195<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jackson<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.11<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">145<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-197\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">196<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rockford<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">IL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.03<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">143<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">194<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-198\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">197<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Detroit<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6.21<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">129<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">197<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-199\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">198<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bridgeport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CT<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5.36<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">113<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">199<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-200\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">199<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Laredo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2.96<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">198<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-201\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Salinas<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-324 from cache -->    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Cheese-Lovers-Infographic111-1.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the Best Cities for Cheese Lovers, a ranking based on cheese access, quality, affordability, and community\" class=\"wp-image-78719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Cheese-Lovers-Infographic111-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Cheese-Lovers-Infographic111-1-124x300.png 124w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Cheese-Lovers-Infographic111-1-646x1563.png 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Cheese-Lovers-Infographic111-1-62x150.png 62w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Cheese-Lovers-Infographic111-1-768x1859.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Cheese-Lovers-Infographic111-1-635x1536.png 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>For presentation purposes, not all ties may be displayed for some metrics above<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"a04ab4c5-ba63-4c78-9c2b-22483f3e7da3\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"highlights-lowlights\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights and Lowlights<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New York Cheesecake(walk)<\/h3>    <p>The Big Apple might be better known for its cheesecake, but the city easily creamed the competition to become 2023\u2019s Cheesiest City. New York edged out Chicago \u2014 birthplace of Kraft American cheese and deep-dish pizza HQ \u2014 our previous winner and this year\u2019s bronze medalist.<\/p>    <p>How did New York\u2019s queso scene take over the wheel from the <s>Windy<\/s> Cheesy City? Gotham improved in three out of four categories, most notably in Quality.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Although it slipped one spot to second place in Community this year, New Yorkers\u2019 love for the dairy product is strong. The city hosts the national <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheesemongerinvitational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheesemonger tournament<\/a> every year.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paying Fromage to America\u2019s Dairyland<\/h3>    <p>Wisconsin is synonymous with cheese, so it\u2019s only natural that at least one Cheese State city would rank in our top 10. Gouda news for Wisconsin: There are two.<\/p>    <p>The state\u2019s capital and our silver medalist, Madison, has the strongest cheese community and is second only to Modesto, California, in number of cheese factories and plants. Milwaukee, another cheesy destination, moves up one spot to No. 9 this year, owing to its impressive fourth-place showing in Quality.<\/p>    <p>Unfortunately, we couldn\u2019t rank iconic Cheese State cities like Plymouth (\u201cCheese Capital of the World\u201d), Colby (the cheese\u2019s namesake), or Monroe (Swiss cheese central) \u2014&nbsp;they didn\u2019t meet our population threshold. But it\u2019s clear the entire state oozes with cheesy goodness.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nacho Cheesiest Cities<\/h3>    <p>Just like last year, an assortment of not-so-cheesy cities crumbled to the bottom of our ranking. Apart from two Texas cities, there\u2019s virtually no regional pattern among our worst 10.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Salinas, California, finished in last place again this year. Ironically, this city is located in Monterey County, where Monterey Jack traces its origins. But brie-lieve it or not, Salinas lacks cheese vendors and cheesy events or groups.<\/p>    <p>Laredo, Texas (No. 199), Detroit (No. 197), and Springfield, Massachusetts (No. 192), are among the other laggards. These cities don\u2019t appear to have a cheesy history, and they earned some of the lowest scores across the charcuterie board.<\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><\/a><\/p>  <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask The Experts<\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For insights on all kinds of cheesy matters, we churned to a panel of cheese whizzes. Read what they had to say below.<\/span><\/p> <ol> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The U.S. ranks second in the world in terms of cheese consumption. 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Extension Dairy Specialist, Department of Animal Science<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Texas A&amp;M University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>The U.S. ranks second in the world in terms of cheese consumption. Where does America\u2019s love of cheese come from?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Americans love cheese because of the flavor it provides. It also provides a lot of protein and other nutrients our bodies need. It is also something that can be a snack or added to meals.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After eating cheese the fat releases endorphins which are known to reduce stress and promote happy feelings.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What\u2019s the best way for cheese lovers to indulge themselves without breaking the bank or their diets?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cheese can be bought in many forms and has a long shelf life. Depending on the type of cheese, it can last 1-2 months in the fridge. Cheese can also be placed in the freezer, extending the shelf life.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What are your three best tips for budding cheese connoisseurs?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try new cheeses and recipes to broaden your horizons. There are so many things cheese can be used in and there are so many different types of cheeses.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read books about how cheese is made and how cheeses differ from each other. Also, indulge yourself in learning about dairy cows and the other wonderful animals that produce this nutritious product.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have a get together with friends and family to discuss what you know about cheese and have a cheese tasting party.<\/span><\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-vikram-v-mistry\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'vikram-v-mistry', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'vikram-v-mistry'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('vikram-v-mistry', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'vikram-v-mistry', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'vikram-v-mistry'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('vikram-v-mistry', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vikram-Mistry.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Vikram Mistry\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'vikram-v-mistry'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Vikram V. 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Mistry <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Interim Associate Dean of CAFES Academic Programs<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">South Dakota State University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>The U.S. ranks second in the world in terms of cheese consumption. Where does America\u2019s love of cheese come from?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">America\u2019s love for cheese originated with the arrival of the Europeans.\u00a0 Cheese was a common part of the diet of these groups.\u00a0 Dairy cows also were brought to support cheese-making operations and dairy processing in general.\u00a0 Over time, new ways of using cheese in the diet were discovered and the attraction to cheese expanded.\u00a0 The migration of people from other parts of the world to America further expanded the role of cheese in the diet.\u00a0 With the introduction and expansion of pizza in our diet, Mozzarella leaped to become one of the most widely consumed cheeses.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What\u2019s the best way for cheese lovers to indulge themselves without breaking the bank or their diets?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Given the wide variety of cheeses available, it&#8217;s possible to enjoy a new variety every day of the year.\u00a0 So, challenge yourself \u2013 every time you go to the grocery store, pick out a cheese that you have not had before.\u00a0 As with any eating habit, with a proper balance between diet and exercise, you can thoroughly enjoy all that cheese has to offer.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What are your three best tips for budding cheese connoisseurs?<\/b><\/p> <ol> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Have an open mind \u2013 be open to trying new varieties. Just because a properly made blue cheese has mold on it, it doesn&#8217;t mean that it&#8217;s bad.\u00a0 Limburger has a bad reputation due to its strong odor, but once you get past the smell and begin to eat it, it&#8217;s a great-tasting cheese.\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explore different ways of enjoying cheese \u2013 it can be used as a table cheese, i.e., eaten as is, or you can try it out as an ingredient, e.g., next time you make a sandwich, you can go beyond the usual American slices.\u00a0 Try using it as an ingredient in cooking as well.<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> One fun aspect of becoming a cheese connoisseur is learning and watching the making process. During normal times (non COVID) some cheese-making facilities offer tours. Meanwhile there are virtual tours available.\u00a0 It&#8217;s fascinating to see how through only 10 steps, milk can be converted to thousands of different varieties.<\/span><\/li> <\/ol>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-stephanie-clark\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'stephanie-clark', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'stephanie-clark'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('stephanie-clark', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'stephanie-clark', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'stephanie-clark'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('stephanie-clark', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Stephanie-Clark.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Stephanie Clark\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'stephanie-clark'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Stephanie Clark <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'stephanie-clark'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'stephanie-clark'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Iowa State University<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'stephanie-clark'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('stephanie-clark', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'stephanie-clark'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('stephanie-clark')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Stephanie-Clark.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Stephanie Clark\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Stephanie Clark <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Iowa State University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>The U.S. ranks second in the world in terms of cheese consumption. Where does America\u2019s love of cheese come from?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cheese is a comfort food and it is incredibly versatile. It makes everything taste better!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What\u2019s the best way for cheese lovers to indulge themselves without breaking the bank or their diets?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If people are fortunate enough to live anywhere near actual cheesemakers, the best thing to do is to visit the farm (call first!) or a farmer\u2019s market.\u00a0 Ask if you can taste samples, then buy what you like.\u00a0 Products are typically cheapest at the source, so buying directly from the cheesemaker is a treat, but not all of us have that opportunity.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second to visiting with cheesemakers would be talking to cheesemongers. \u00a0 Cheesemongers are trained cheese handlers and sellers.\u00a0 Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs) go through extensive training to become certified experts in the field.\u00a0 Ask them questions, tell them what you like, and taste samples.\u00a0 They can guide you well.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The last option is to simply TRY a variety of cheeses and TAKE NOTES.\u00a0 Keep track of what you like and don\u2019t like.\u00a0 Because cheese is so versatile, if you don\u2019t love snacking on one of the ones you buy, you can put it into a recipe and turn it into something else!\u00a0 (For instance, Swiss, Gruyere, and Jarlsberg are not my favorite snacking cheeses (because of their typical propionic acid flavor), but they are great melted in sandwiches.\u00a0 I don\u2019t like Asiago, Romano, or Cotija as eating cheeses (because of their typical rancid\/lipase flavor), but they can perk up a fondue!<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes you can buy a small portion of cheese from a cheese case\u2014take advantage of those pieces.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What are your three best tips for budding cheese connoisseurs?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experiment. Taste a lot of cheeses; take notes on every cheese you taste so you can keep track of what you like and don\u2019t like. Meet the cheesemakers (read their stories if you can\u2019t meet them in person) to better understand why it is important to pay the price they request.<\/span><\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-barry-j-bradford\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'barry-j-bradford', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'barry-j-bradford'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('barry-j-bradford', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'barry-j-bradford', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'barry-j-bradford'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('barry-j-bradford', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Barry-J-Bradford.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Barry J Bradford\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'barry-j-bradford'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Barry J Bradford <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'barry-j-bradford'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor, C. E. Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management and Nutrition, College of Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources, Department of Animal Science<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'barry-j-bradford'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Michigan State University<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'barry-j-bradford'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('barry-j-bradford', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'barry-j-bradford'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('barry-j-bradford')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Barry-J-Bradford.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Barry J Bradford\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Barry J Bradford <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor, C. E. Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management and Nutrition, College of Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources, Department of Animal Science<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Michigan State University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>The U.S. ranks second in the world in terms of cheese consumption. Where does America\u2019s love of cheese come from?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A lot of this is actually tied to our love of pizza! A surprisingly large proportion of the cheese made in the U.S. ends up on top of your favorite slice. However, consumption of other cheese styles is on the rise too, which may be partly due to the increased popularity of higher-protein diets.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What\u2019s the best way for cheese lovers to indulge themselves without breaking the bank or their diets?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Specialty cheeses can be expensive per pound, but the great thing is that small amounts are surprisingly satisfying. For $3 &#8211; $5 at the cheese counter, you can grab a wedge of a flavored dry cheese, goat cheese, or blue cheese. These are great for pairing with a few other little \u201csnacky\u201d foods to make a reasonably healthy and super easy meal.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What are your three best tips for budding cheese connoisseurs?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Figure out whether you like the stronger flavors. If you are into dry wine or IPA beers, you might really enjoy some aged or blue cheese. If you stay away from these types of flavor profiles, you can still sample from a wide range of flavored cheddars and other mild cheeses. One of the best cheeses I\u2019ve tried was made from a 50:50 blend of cow and sheep milk \u2013 it was a really unique flavor without being overpowering.<\/span><\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-robert-ralyea-\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'robert-ralyea-', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'robert-ralyea-'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('robert-ralyea-', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'robert-ralyea-', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'robert-ralyea-'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('robert-ralyea-', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Robert-Ralyea.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Robert Ralyea\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'robert-ralyea-'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Robert Ralyea  <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'robert-ralyea-'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Senior Extension Associate<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'robert-ralyea-'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Cornell University<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'robert-ralyea-'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('robert-ralyea-', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'robert-ralyea-'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('robert-ralyea-')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Robert-Ralyea.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Robert Ralyea\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Robert Ralyea  <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Senior Extension Associate<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Cornell University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>The U.S. ranks second in the world in terms of cheese consumption. Where does America\u2019s love of cheese come from?\u00a0<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Historically, Europeans settled the US, and the Europeans were huge cheese lovers and that desire for cheese came with them.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What\u2019s the best way for cheese lovers to indulge themselves without breaking the bank or their diets?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Well, you get what you pay for&#8230;generally speaking.\u00a0 Volume type cheese made in large commercial facilities takes less manpower and costs less to produce per pound.\u00a0 The artisan cheeses that are handmade are much more costly to produce, but there are many gems out there for which you will pay more for.\u00a0 Consider it supporting that farmer\/artisan cheese producer and supporting the craft that is artisan cheese making.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What are your three best tips for budding cheese connoisseurs?\u00a0<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not sure I have 3 tips.\u00a0 I would say to not always go with what you\u2019re comfortable with, try different styles and types.\u00a0 You\u2019ll never find that next best cheese unless you branch out and try things you\u2019ve never had before.\u00a0 There are lots of little cheese shops around the country who have people that are experts in knowing the cheese stories of the cheeses they sell, find one of those stores and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw', 'expert'); 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Manager, UDairy Creamery Operations, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">University of Delaware<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('kali-kniel-phd-pictured--melinda-shaw')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kali-Kniel.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Kali Kniel\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Kali Kniel, Ph.D. (pictured) &amp; Melinda Shaw <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor, Department of Animal and Food Sciences &amp; Manager, UDairy Creamery Operations, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">University of Delaware<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>The U.S. ranks second in the world in terms of cheese consumption. Where does America\u2019s love of cheese come from?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There has been explosive growth in the world of cheese production, so Americans have many places to turn for their love of cheese, from mass-produced cheese to U.S. artisan cheeses. <\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The availability of artisan cheese made using traditional practices has ignited a renewed consumer interest in cheesemaking and cheese consumption and this interest in food has been renewed as consumers are spending more time cooking and more time at home during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of this renewed interest is associated with the growing interest in fermented food and the consumption of beneficial microbes. Cheese is the result of the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds which all contribute in differing ways to the ripening and flavor of cheese. We have seen this bond with beneficial microbes in our kitchens during the pandemic with the growing interest in sourdough starts that began in the Spring of 2020.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What\u2019s the best way for cheese lovers to indulge themselves without breaking the bank or their diets?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At a time when many Americans are suffering from pandemic fatigue, trying new foods is a way of taking a fun and safe \u201crisk.\u201d Perhaps this is a good time to try a new recipe with your favorite cheese or purchase a new type of cheese for the appetizer at the big game or try cheese tasting with family over Zoom.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What are your three best tips for budding cheese connoisseurs?<\/b><\/p> <ol> <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t judge a cheese by its smell alone! Cheese is ripened in a variety of methods. Washed rind and natural rind cheeses rely on the microflora of their aging environments to develop flavors, which may also bring unique and sometimes pungent smells. However, the cheese inside may be more mellow and balanced.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Search beyond the dairy aisle. Most grocery stores now have specialty cheese sections near the deli area. If you have tried a large variety of cheese in this section, then it\u2019s time to visit a specialty cheese shop. Cheesemongers behind the counters are always willing to give a sample and have a conversation about the cheese you\u2019re tasting, making every sample a lesson in cheese.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cheese is subjective! Yes, there are cheese competitions, judging, and standards of identification by the FDA. All of which determine a cheddar to be cheddar or a gruyere to be gruyere\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, a high price tag may not mean it\u2019s better than another, nor that you will like it. Great cheeses come with a variety of price tags, just like wine.<\/span><\/li> <\/ol> <p>Keep a notebook of your tasting notes and prices and be your own judge. A delicious cheese board can cost $20 or $200 but it all depends on what you like!<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>  <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behind the Ranking<\/h2>    <p>For each of the 200 biggest U.S. cities, we gathered publicly available data on the factors listed in the table below.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>We then grouped those factors into four categories: Access, Quality, Affordability, and Community.<\/p>    <p>Next, we calculated weighted scores for each city in each category.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Finally, we averaged the scores for each city across all categories.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The city that earned the highest average score was ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1), while the city with the lowest was ranked \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 200). 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