The Top 30 Worst Places to Live in the United States
8. New York City, NY
The Big Apple may have a lot of amenities to offer, but it's also one of the country's most expensive places to live. The average rent is just over $3600 per month. While individual salaries may seem higher than those in other American cities, the increased cost of living takes bigger chunks out of paychecks. The percentage of residents living below the poverty level in NYC falls just below 16%.
- Unemployment rate: 3.9%
- Median household income: $89,812
- Walk Score ranking: 88 (very walkable)
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