These Are The Most Unhappy Cities In America, Ranked According To U.S. Census Data - Page 63 of 99

37. Oakland, California

Everyone knows that San Francisco has its fair share of problems. In order to avoid some of the issues while still being in close proximity to the city, people are increasingly choosing to live in Oakland.

Technically, Oakland is still a part of the Bay Area, just across the bay from San Francisco. Most residents commute across the bridge, as the cost of living significantly is lower and more sustainable in Oakland.