Detroit tops the list, while South Burlington, Vermont, can proudly call itself the least-stressed city this year.
MIAMI — Working 50+ hours a week while watching rent consume half your paycheck has become the American nightmare in certain cities. A new study reveals which urban areas are pushing residents to their breaking point, and the results expose deep cracks in how we live and work across the country.
With 77% of Americans feeling stressed about the nation’s future and 73% worried about the economy, according to the American Psychological Association, your zip code could be the difference between manageable daily pressure and overwhelming anxiety.
America’s Most Stressed Cities
Detroit tops the list as the country’s most stressed city, and the numbers tell a brutal story. The Motor City has the highest unemployment rate in America at 11.4% and the lowest household income when accounting for living costs—just over $38,000 per year…