Toughest U.S. Cities To Live In

Union City, New Jersey

New Jersey is known for being the most densely populated state in the country, but Union City is its most densely populated area. Union City only covers 1.28 square miles. Add 68.5k residents to the mix, and you've got a recipe for disaster. Jobs are competitive, tensions are high, and the average commute time is 33 minutes.

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