| LGBT-Friendliness Score | |
|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 96.81 |
| San Francisco, CA | 90.09 |
| Atlanta, GA | 85.15 |
| Oakland, CA | 85.11 |
| Long Beach, CA | 81.84 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 81.02 |
| Austin, TX | 80.93 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 77.35 |
| St. Paul, MN | 77.32 |
| Chicago, IL | 76.84 |
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55% of Americans support same-sex marriage, compared to 27% in 1996. The following factors were considered when finding the most LGBT-friendly cities: presence of a gay community, LGBT-friendly laws and opportunities, and LGBT safety and tolerance. Pennsylvania and Oregon overturned bans on gay marriage and the campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality is continuing to gain steam.