Is your city among California’s most sinful? WalletHub’s latest rankings reveal Los Angeles as the state’s most sinful, landing third nationwide. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Yelp, Tinder, and more, the study analyzed 182 U.S. cities across seven “deadly sins” like vanity, greed, and vices.
San Diego, San Bernardino, and San Francisco joined Los Angeles on the list, cementing California’s presence in the top 60. While Las Vegas reigns supreme as “Sin City,” these California hubs scored high for indulgence and excess.
WalletHub’s methodology compared metrics like crime rates, gambling, and social behaviors to highlight America’s most “sinful” hotspots. Whether it’s vanity in LA or indulgence in San Francisco, California’s cities are making headlines for their devilish distinctions.