March 30, 2022 – Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person’s day. A 2017 study by the University of the West of England found adding 20 minutes to a person’s commute had the same effect on job satisfaction as taking a 19% pay cut.
Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability—among a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America’s commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to census data.
Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes in the country, and see which California city beat out New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles for the top spot.
