Toughest U.S. Cities To Live In

New Brunswick, New Jersey

New Brunswick is a small city in Northern New Jersey that has always had to compete with nearby New York City. Out of the 56k residents, 35% are living in poverty. In 2017, the city's assaults with guns rose 64% from the previous year.

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