A new study ranking the quality of life in 500 major American cities says the worst two are in Michigan, but it’s not all doom and gloom for the Mitten State.
Lawnstarter just released its list of “2025’s Leading Cities for Quality of Life”, and if you scroll… scroll… scroll to the bottom of the list, that’s where you’ll find Detroit, narrowly ranking better than Flint.
Before you dismiss this study as just another one dogging Michigan, let’s dig in and see what factors were considered that led to those dismal rankings.
What the Study Considered
Lawnstarter evaluated the 500 biggest cities in America regarding safety, education, access to healthcare, and 10 other metrics.
Why Flint and Detroit Ranked Poorly
Flint ranked dead last for economic stability and physical health. The city ranked second worst for housing and infrastructure, and among the 10 worst for mental health.
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Detroit didn’t fare much better, coming in second last overall. It’s America’s worst city for housing and infrastructure, according to Lawnstarter. Detroit came in second worst for economic stability, and ranked among the nation’s bottom 10 when it comes to safety and mental health…