When it comes to hitting the open road, Texans have reason to celebrate. A new WalletHub study comparing the 100 largest U.S. cities ranked Corpus Christi, Texas, as the best city in America for drivers — and several other Lone Star cities weren’t far behind.
WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities using 30 factors across four categories: costs, traffic, safety and access to car services. The study looked at everything from gas prices and insurance rates to commute times, road quality, accident risks and how easy it is to find repair shops or gas stations. Each city earned a weighted score out of 100, revealing where it’s smooth sailing — and where driving is a daily grind.
Corpus Christi Cruises to the Top
With a total score of 66.81, Corpus Christi outdrove every other U.S. city in the study.
Here’s why it ranked so well: • Gas prices are among the lowest in the country, third overall. • It has the lowest parking costs in the nation. • Drivers spend less time stuck in traffic, tying for second place nationally in lowest annual congestion hours. • The city’s bridges are the best maintained in the country, and road quality ranks a respectable 25th overall. • Nearly 99% of residents wear seatbelts, and accident rates are more than 8% below the national average…