Commuting is never fun, but it’s certainly worse in some places than in others. If you reside in one of these metro areas below, not only are you stuck in bumper-to-bumper delays getting to work, but filling up your tank in the state adds even more pain to the wallet. We crunched the awful stats on both traffic jams and gas prices to spotlight the worst urban hubs suffering from this one-two punch.
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1. Chicago, Illinois
The Second City ranks number one in the U.S. for hours lost while stuck in traffic — a staggering 155 per driver. That’s practically an entire work week. Additionally, gas prices across Illinois average over $3.39 a gallon, so just getting around takes a heavy toll.
2. Boston, Massachusetts
Beantown places second for traffic delays at 134 hours lost per driver annually. Plus, Bay State gas prices sit among the highest nationwide, averaging $3.50 and change. Suffering through both traffic and pump costs makes locals wicked frustrated.