You can get into trouble no matter where you are, but some places make it a lot easier to find than others. Some cities are known for being naughty and a new report reveals which ones they are.
WalletHub’s annual list of the Most Sinful Cities in America has just come out.
- They rated 182 cities on 37 key indicators of vices and illicit behavior in seven main categories: anger & hatred, jealousy, excesses & vices, greed, lust, vanity and laziness.
- The cities were compared on everything from violent crimes per capita to excessive drinking to the number of adult entertainment establishments.
- Holding on to the number one spot for another year is Las Vegas, proving it deserves its “Sin City” nickname.
- Houston, second overall, is number one for lust, while Cincinnati, 35th overall, comes in first for excesses and vices.
- Memphis, 17th overall, is number one for jealousy, while North Las Vegas, 15th overall, is number one for greed.
The Top 10 Most Sinful Cities in the U.S.
(Check out the full list here)
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Houston, Texas
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Los Angeles, California
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Denver, Colorado
- Dallas, Texas
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Miami, Florida
- Cleveland, Ohio
Source: WalletHub
Scott's Thoughts:
- What city could possibly take down the reigning champ, Las Vegas, as the most sinful?
- I don't need to travel. I can sin just fine in Roanoke.
- This is reverse psychology. You sin more there because you KNOW it is a sin city.