Everyone could use a little rest and relaxation, but that can be harder to come by in some parts of the country.
A recent study of data looking at 42 different stress factors and stress relievers in 200 cities resulted in a list of the Most Relaxed Cities in the country. Based on things like depression rates, the average length of a workday, and access to spas and massage therapists, here are the top 10 most relaxed cities:
- Sunnyvale, California
- San Francisco, California
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Naperville, Illinois
- Fremont, California
- San Jose, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Bellevue, Washington
- Irvine, California
The most stressed cities are:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Jackson, Mississippi
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Killeen, Texas
- Dayton, Ohio
- Augusta, Georgia
- Birmingham, Alabama
Source: Lawnstarter.com and Premiere