These are the worst cities to live in America. Is yours one of them?

Deciding on the right city to live in will always require some compromise.

A city like New York may have a booming job market, but it is also one of the most expensive places in the country.

Alternatively, while a dollar may go a long way in Houston, residents of the the south Texas city are also nearly three times more likely to be a victim of a violent crime than the typical American.

While there is no such thing as the perfect city, the United States is full of places with few, if any, strengths. Poor socioeconomic conditions tell a similar story of urban blight in dozens of cities across the country.