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Florida Dominates Top 5 US Cities for Startups, Tampa Leads

other · 2026-05-01

A WalletHub study ranks Tampa as the best large U.S. city to start a business, citing low taxes and strong investor depth. All five top cities are in Florida, highlighting the state's favorable business environment for entrepreneurs. The ranking evaluated 100 major cities across key metrics.

Key facts

  • WalletHub ranked Tampa first among 100 large U.S. cities for starting a business.
  • The top five cities are all located in Florida.
  • Key factors include low taxes and investor depth.
  • The study evaluated 100 large U.S. cities.

Entities

Institutions

  • WalletHub

Locations

  • Tampa
  • Florida
  • United States

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