| Overall Rank |
98 |
| City |
Honolulu |
| Total Score |
39.24 |
| Business Environment Rank |
96 |
| Access to Resources Rank |
63 |
| Business Costs Rank |
76 |
Best Large Cities to Start a Business (2026)
WalletHub, Apr 20, 2026
Americans have long had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. From the Gold Rush and the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, periods of innovation have shaped our economy and driven major societal progress. However, the past few years have been particularly challenging for business owners in the U.S., due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation and high inflation.
To help aspiring entrepreneurs — from restaurant owners to tech innovators — improve their chances of long-term success in today’s difficult economic environment, WalletHub compared startup opportunities across 100 U.S. cities. The analysis is based on 19 key metrics, including the five-year business survival rate, labor costs and office-space affordability.
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