Michigan And Ohio Cities Ranked 'The Most Stressed-Out In The US'

As the saying goes, "There are two things in life you can count on: death and taxes." I think you could easily add stress as a third constant in our existence, as it seems to work its way into every facet of our daily lives in Michigan and Ohio. Midwest money problems? Michigan and Ohio have 'em. Traffic and horrible roads? Check and check. Crime? Oh yeah. Now imagine taking all of these stressors and cramming millions of people experiencing the same feelings into one location. You've got all the ingredients needed to create an anxious population.

Let's face it: stress is something we do our best to avoid despite our illogical urges to pursue it at times. The curious financial gurus at WalletHub investigated our day-to-day strains to determine which city in the United States is America's most stressed out. If you live in either state, it shouldn't surprise you that Ohio and Michigan cities took the top two slots in the 30-city ranking.

What's Got America's 30 Most Stressed-Out Cities So Anxious?

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When your day starts not with a quick and easy jaunt to work but with a daunting inch-by-inch crawl in bumper-to-bumper traffic, it may set the tone for a stressed-out day. Nothing gives you more time to contemplate your personal financial debt than waiting for the car in front of you to move a foot before breaking.

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Once you arrive at work, the pressure doesn't stop. Deadlines, unreliable co-workers, and abusive bosses add another layer of distress. Then, once you've given the bulk of your day to your employer, it's time to head home, where you can contemplate your personal health decline and watch your family unravel.

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A tremendous paycheck can make a big difference in your stress level, depending on the cost of living where you reside in Michigan or Ohio. A six-figure salary in some areas may allow you to live lavishly, while in others, you'll barely scrape by.

So, which Michigan and Ohio metros top the list of America's most stressed-out cities? Scroll on for the full 30-city list.

The 30 Most Stressed Out Cities in America

What stresses you out? Money? Traffic? Crime? Health? Work? While these factors taken on their own are stressful enough, combining and condensing them all into one location makes for a high-anxiety environment. WalletHub looked at these and other factors (for full methodology see the link on the #1 most stress-out city) to determine which city in America's pressure cooker. Let's count down from 30 to the number 1 most stressed-out city in the USA.

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The 10 Worst Places To Live In Michigan

If you're looking for a peaceful place to settle down and raise a family, you're looking for good schools, low crime rates, plentiful jobs, and a prosperous economy. These are not the cities you're looking for. Based on a ranking from RoadSnacks.net, here are the 10 Worst Places To Live In Michigan. For RoadSnack.com's methodology, see the link in the #1 entry.

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