Toughest U.S. Cities To Live In

West New York, New Jersey

West New York is literally right across the Hudson River in New Jersey. The population of West New York is nearing 53k people with 22% living under the poverty line. It's a relatively safe and affordable city, but residents complain of difficult traffic and too much trash. 

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