The least and most stressful cities to work in

Before we proceed, I must warn you that reading further may cause a sudden urge to quit your job and pack up your life to relocate. It’s always best to consult with your bank account first, before making any impulsive decisions as we discuss the least and most stressful cities to work in.

We all know that jobs can mount an unreasonable amount of stress on our shoulders, but have we ever considered that it might also be the city that we live in?

In a recent study, LLC.org analyzed the best and worst cities for workers based on these eight different factors: average weekly working hours, average commute time, percentage of workers who commute before 7 am, number of employees who cannot work remotely, single-income families, income growth rate, number of employees without health insurance, and the crime rate of each city.

Among the least stressful cities to work in are Madison, Wisconsin; Fort Collins, Colorado; Fremont, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Providence, Rhode Island.

Which cities are the most stressful to work in?

1. Houston, Texas
2. Arlington, Texas
3. Dallas, Texas
4. Memphis, Tennessee
5. Las Vegas, Nevada

Among the least stressful cities to work in are Madison, Wisconsin; Fort Collins, Colorado; Fremont, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Providence, Rhode Island. Interestingly enough, the most stressful cities were all in the southern half of the US, while all of the least stressful were located in the northern half. Surprisingly, Los Angeles is not on this list of the most stressful cities to work in despite the round-the-clock nightmare-ish traffic.

Find the complete list of the least and most stressful cities here.

If you’ve just realized you live and work in one of the most stressful cities, you might want to explore the top US cities for remote workers, and finally, embrace the WFH lifestyle and say goodbye to strenuous commutes and office dress codes.