First Miami was named America’s vainest city, and now it’s apparently also its most miserable. Forbes compiled a list of the 20 most miserable cities in America, examining 200 of the country’s largest metro areas.
The magazine’s methodology included looking at factors like violent
crime, underemployment rates, foreclosures, taxes, home prices and
political corruption. They also took quality of life into consideration,
looking at commute times, weather and yes, how well the area’s
professional sports teams fared.
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Miami took the top spot largely due to its foreclosure crisis and “47% of homeowners sitting on underwater mortgages.” Forbes didn’t take account for hometown narcissism, so whether that’s a part of the problem is unknown.
Miami was followed by Detroit and Flint, Michigan, citing sunken home
prices (down 54% in the past 3 years in Detroit), crime and general
city inefficiencies.
Sunny California makes a big showing, with 8 cities appearing on the list. Sacramento is ranked number 5, and Forbes
looks to the possibility of its only sports team (the Sacramento Kings)
possibly moving to Anaheim as a factor. For some reason, we don’t think
they’d be missed.
For all of Forbes’ efforts to compile the unhappiest, “most miserable,”
and happiest cities in America, their methodology feels uneven.
Somehow, while being the most miserable city, Miami is simultaneously
the happiest city to work in. So while you may get kicked out of your home, at least you’ll love your job.
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