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This may be Florida’s worst city to drive in, new report claims

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM · 1 min read
This may be Florida’s worst city to drive in, new report claims — ClickOrlando Local, Lakewood Ranch Community news
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A new report by WalletHub has ranked the best — and worst — places to drive in America.The rankings compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities across a variety of measures, including:Cost of ownership and maintenanceTraffic and infrastructureSafetyAccess to vehicles and maintenance“Living in one of the best cities to drive in can make owning and maintaining a car much cheaper,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. “However, costs aren’t the only factors that matter; the best cities for drivers also minimize commute times and traffic congestion, have accident rates well below the national average and keep their roads in good condition.”Nationally, the top-ranked cities turned out to be Scottsdale, Arizona (No. 1); Boise, Idaho (No. 2); and Fort Wayne, Indiana (No. 3).But Florida wasn’t left out of the top 10; Jacksonville managed to eke its way into the No. 9 slot, scoring high for ownership and maintenance costs. Orlando also placed fairly high, coming in at No. 11.On the opposite end of the

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