"Remitly evaluated more than 170 major cities based on five metrics: cost of living, commuting congestion, crime, pollution and access to healthcare. And New York landed at the top of the list with a stress score of 7.56 out of 10. The most stress-inducing aspect of NYC for most residents was the cost of living, which is no surprise to anyone who has ever tried to order a burger at a restaurant without a loan. But finances aren't the only pressure. The study also cites long commute times as another major stressor, while crime and public-safety concerns weighed heavily."
"On the flip side, NYC ranked well on air quality and access to healthcare, both of which contributed to offsetting some of the other stressors. But that relief couldn't completely cancel out the rest, including a cost-of-living index of 100. Ouch. Compare that to life for the denizens of Eindhoven, Netherlands, which, with a score of 2.34, is the world's least stressed city. But no one is writing songs about Eindhoven or setting movies and TV shows there."
Remitly evaluated more than 170 major cities using five metrics: cost of living, commuting congestion, crime, pollution, and access to healthcare. New York City scored 7.56 out of 10, the highest stress score among evaluated cities. The dominant stressor for residents is the high cost of living, followed by long commute times and concerns about crime and public safety. NYC performed well on air quality and access to healthcare, which partially offset other stressors. A reported cost-of-living index of 100 underscores the financial pressure many residents face. Eindhoven, Netherlands, scored 2.34, indicating much lower urban stress levels.
Read at Time Out New York
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