America's Most Stressful Large Metro Area

Tacoma is America's most stressful large metro area, according to the company that provides Money magazine's annual 'best places' rankings.

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January 12, 2004, 3:00 PM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Between international terrorism and a struggling economy, today's Americans are faced with more stress than ever. In this new study, America's favorite research gurus at Sperling's BestPlaces have identified the most and least stressful U.S. cities." Most of the top-ten stress cities are grappling with high unemployment, while among the low-stress cities, there appears a common theme of state capitals and institutions of higher learning.

Thanks to Governing News

FULL STORY: America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities

Monday, January 12, 2004 in Sperling's Best Places Guides

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