1. Detroit, Mich.
With high crime, high taxes and harsh winters, life in the Motor City is a daily challenge for most families. Detroit ranks 179th for the lowest median family salary; 182nd for the highest percentage of families living below the poverty line; and 181st for the highest divorce rate. Detroit is tied at 168th with Baltimore, St. Louis, Memphis and Birmingham for the highest violent crime rate per capita. The city ranks 82nd in family fun; 162nd in health and safety; 180th in education and childcare; 162nd in affordability; and 182nd for socio-economics. Total score: 34.15.
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