Data study · Reddit
The Most Complained-About US Cities, According to Reddit
We read what residents actually say on Reddit across 307 US cities. The most common #1 gripe is Traffic & car dependence — the top complaint in 114 of them. What people love most: Friendly people & community.
The complaints
What residents complain about most
Each city assigned to the single topic it complains about most on Reddit.
- 1. Traffic & car dependence#1 complaint in 114 citiesAmarillo, Anaheim, Arlington, Arvada, Athens, Atlanta, Austin, Baton Rouge, Billings, Birmingham, Boston, Brockton, Broken Arrow, Cape Coral, Chandler, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Chesapeake, Chula Vista, Cincinnati, Clearwater, Cleveland, College Park, Columbus +90 more
- 2. Politics & culture conflict#1 complaint in 20 cities
- 3. Weather & climate#1 complaint in 19 cities
- 4. Safety & crime#1 complaint in 13 cities
- 5. Cost of living#1 complaint in 12 cities
- 6. Nightlife & entertainment#1 complaint in 10 cities
- 7. Local identity & culture#1 complaint in 5 cities
- 8. Economic opportunity#1 complaint in 3 cities
The praise
What residents love most
And the topic each city is most positive about.
- 1. Friendly people & community#1 praise in 70 citiesArlington, Atlanta, Beaumont, Berkeley, Boston, Buffalo, Burbank, Cedar Rapids, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, College Station, Columbus, Concord, Dallas, Dearborn, Denver, El Paso, Evansville, Fargo, Fort Worth, Green Bay, Gresham, High Point +46 more
- 2. Outdoor access & nature#1 praise in 42 cities
- 3. Local identity & culture#1 praise in 22 cities
- 4. Suburban & residential character#1 praise in 18 cities
- 5. Convenience & location#1 praise in 17 cities
- 6. Affordability#1 praise in 15 cities
- 7. Food & dining#1 praise in 12 cities
- 8. Cost of living#1 praise in 5 cities
City by city
What Reddit says about every US city
Your city's top complaint, top praise, and a representative quote — click through for the full profile.
| City | Top complaint | Top praise |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene “I love my hometown!” — r/Abilene | Data Centers, Water Use, And Infrastructure Strain | Hometown Pride And Attachment |
| Akron | Limited Excitement / Dullness | Affordability |
| Albuquerque “This was the view east and west on Montgomery from the pedestrian bridge near Del Norte. Tons of people, and so much support from the passerby! It wa…” — r/Albuquerque | Politics & culture conflict | Outdoor access & nature |
| Alexandria, Virginia | Faded Infrastructure And Uneven Upkeep | Mediterranean Setting |
| Allen “Costco Allen has an actual open date displayed” — r/Allen | Politics & culture conflict | Shopping And New Retail Options |
| Amarillo | Traffic & car dependence | Traffic & car dependence |
| Anaheim “Always take a couple of seconds at a green light before going. I was stopped yesterday on Gilbert and Broadway and the light turned green. Not even a…” — r/anaheim | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Anchorage | Winter Darkness And Cold | Outdoor access & nature |
| Ann Arbor “Happy Labor Day from the Ann Arbor institution of Zingerman’s Deli. We are open 363 days a year, yet employees receive no “time and a half” for worki…” — r/AnnArbor | ICE/Police Activity And Fear Of Enforcement | Outdoor access & nature |
| Antioch | — | — |
| Arlington, Texas “Thank you to Arlington for showing up today to make your voice heard! Peaceful protesters from Collins down to J. Gilligans; well over 1,000 in atten…” — r/arlington | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Arlington, Virginia | — | — |
| Arvada | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Athens “lots of beautiful art downtown today ❤️” — r/Athens | Traffic & car dependence | Local identity & culture |
| Atlanta “Atlanta airport joins others refusing to air DHS shutdown video” — r/Atlanta | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Aurora, Colorado “The Aurora forums have been down for about a month... There is currently no timeline for the old forums being restored and, due to potential backup i…” — r/Aurora | Complexity And Steep Learning Curve | Deep, Rewarding Detail |
| Aurora, Illinois | — | — |
| Austin “Hell yeah brother 🤙 Keep Austin Weird” — r/Austin | Traffic & car dependence | Local identity & culture |
| Babylon | No Ordinary City Life | Local identity & culture |
| Bakersfield “If the city walls could talk” — r/Bakersfield | Weather & climate | Outdoor access & nature |
| Baton Rouge | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| Beaumont “Judge gives 18 year old a 25 year sentence for armed robbery” — r/Beaumont | Safety & crime | Friendly people & community |
| Bellevue | Cost of living | Economic opportunity |
| Berkeley “Berkeley is messy and stressful and loud, but this honestly made my whole week. It was just really nice to see people choose kindness with zero hesit…” — r/berkeley | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Billings “Billings may not be heaven - but, if you have a car, it sure is in driving distance of heaven” — r/Billings | Traffic & car dependence | Weather & climate |
| Birmingham | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| Boise | Nightlife & entertainment | Outdoor access & nature |
| Boston “Over 93 this morning” — r/boston | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Boulder “We grew a family here of drunkards, degenerates, and damn-good people. Thanks for making the years here in Boulder memorable and so unique.” — r/boulder | Cost of living | Outdoor access & nature |
| Bridgeport | Economic opportunity | Convenience & location |
| Brockton “I put down my nintendo switch+case in a busy area for like 3 minutes and it got swiped before I could even realize what happened.” — r/Brockton | Traffic & car dependence | Local identity & culture |
| Broken Arrow “This isn’t my restaurant so I’m not technically advertising it, just recommending it. 51st/County Line. Eat in or take out. Burgers, gyros, and a nic…” — r/BrokenArrow | Traffic & car dependence | Economic opportunity |
| Brownsville | — | — |
| Buffalo | Weather & climate | Friendly people & community |
| Burbank “Lovely turnout from downtown Burbank to city hall! Thank you, neighbors!” — r/burbank | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Caguas | No Reddit Signal In Prompt | Suburban & residential character |
| Cambridge “Some photos from an evening walk in Cambridge.” — r/Cambridge | Roadworks And Poor Street Maintenance | Outdoor access & nature |
| Cape Coral | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Carlsbad “I’m not trying to get political here, but it is very sad seeing how scared my cleaning lady is- she also watches our kids time to time, so we do thin…” — r/Carlsbad | Safety & crime | Outdoor access & nature |
| Carrollton | — | — |
| Cedar Rapids | Nightlife & entertainment | Friendly people & community |
| Centennial | — | Suburban & residential character |
| Chandler | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Charleston | Cost of living | Outdoor access & nature |
| Charlotte “A lot of fucking people
Holy shit” — r/Charlotte | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Chattanooga | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Chesapeake | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Chicago “I left yesterday” — r/chicago | ICE / Federal Enforcement Raids | Friendly people & community |
| Chico | Weather & climate | Local identity & culture |
| Chula Vista | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Cincinnati | Traffic & car dependence | Cost of living |
| Clarksville | — | — |
| Clearwater | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Cleveland “A Rainy Tuesday Night in Cleveland, Ohio” — r/Cleveland | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| College Park | Traffic & car dependence | Metro And DC Access |
| College Station “Had seen the ones in Lowe’s parking lot (private land) but just discovered this one today on the street. It’s facing towards KBTX at the intersection…” — r/CollegeStation | Surveillance And Police Tech | Friendly people & community |
| Colorado Springs “It felt really good riding with a bunch of empathetic Americans :)” — r/ColoradoSprings | Politics & culture conflict | Outdoor access & nature |
| Columbia, South Carolina | — | — |
| Columbia, Missouri | — | — |
| Columbia, Maryland | — | — |
| Columbus, Ohio “Columbus showed up!” — r/Columbus | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Columbus, Georgia | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Concord, California “To the large group of kids on Monument right now with their anti-ice signs, great job. Those kids have to be in middle school and it was great to see.” — r/Concord | ICE/Police Activity And Surveillance | Friendly people & community |
| Concord, North Carolina | — | — |
| Coral Springs | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Corona | Traffic & car dependence | Diversity |
| Corpus Christi | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Costa Mesa | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| Dallas “Currently standing in what’s expected to be a 4 hour line to vote. And half of the voting machines are empty because they’re split by party, so the R…” — r/dallas | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Daly City “This is the third time I’ve seen this in the area(Skyline North Exit & CA-1 N round about ramp) . It is your typical Gypsy side of road scam. Faking…” — r/dalycity | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| Davenport | Traffic & car dependence | Local identity & culture |
| Dayton | Limited Excitement / Not Much To Do | Affordability |
| Dearborn “The town Christmas Tree in Dearborn Hights Michigan didnt come. So a local Arab American Muslim businessman stepped in to save the holidays” — r/Dearborn | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Denton | Local identity & culture | Local identity & culture |
| Denver “It was a great day! 60-70k people turned out in Denver, and thousands more across the state. 7 million total across the country! Absolutely incredibl…” — r/Denver | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Des Moines | Nightlife & entertainment | Cost of living |
| Detroit “Visited from Cleveland, just wanted to see something new. Wow, was I pleasantly surprised to see absolutely stunning architecture, immediately felt t…” — r/Detroit | High Utility Costs And Poor Service | Architecture And Visual Beauty |
| Downey | Traffic & car dependence | Convenience & location |
| Durham | — | — |
| Edinburg | — | — |
| El Cajon | Traffic & car dependence | Convenience & location |
| El Monte “Vintage Royal Inn 1970s postcard” — r/ElMonte | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| El Paso “No Kings Day on Airway at 104 degrees.
I left about 20 minutes after this.
There were people still arriving half an hour before the scheduled end of…” — r/ElPaso | Immigration Enforcement And Federal Presence | Friendly people & community |
| Elk Grove | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Escondido | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Eugene | — | Local identity & culture |
| Evansville “I have my own apartment, great job and supportive partner. People complain about this city a lot, but it saved my life and the support groups here fo…” — r/evansville | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Everett “Everett No Kings Protest! 8647!
Broadway at approximately 5:50pm.
***SO MANY PEOPLE*** from basically 41st all the way to Jerry's Surplus. I honk f…” — r/Everett | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Fairfield “One of the best slices in Connecticut is served at the MTA train station in Fairfield from a place called The Nauti Dolphin. A small yet busy pizzeri…” — r/fairfieldct | Outdoor access & nature | Strong Family Appeal |
| Fargo “The people in Fargo are incredibly friendly. Everywhere I went I was greeted with a warm hello and a positive experience.” — r/Fargo | Weather & climate | Friendly people & community |
| Fayetteville | Traffic & car dependence | Relaxed pace |
| Federal Way | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Fontana | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Fort Collins | Cost of living | Outdoor access & nature |
| Fort Lauderdale | Traffic & car dependence | Water Access And Boating Lifestyle |
| Fort Wayne | Limited Excitement / Feels Plain | Cost of living |
| Fort Worth “Fort Worth showing out! Thousands at the rally.” — r/FortWorth | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Fremont | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Fresno “please be careful spread the word .!!!” — r/Fresno | Traffic & car dependence | Bikeability And New Bike Infrastructure |
| Frisco | Traffic & car dependence | Nightlife & entertainment |
| Fullerton | — | — |
| Gainesville | — | — |
| Garden Grove | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| Garland | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Glendale, Arizona | — | — |
| Glendale, California | — | — |
| Grand Prairie | Traffic & car dependence | Convenience & location |
| Grand Rapids | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Greeley “ICE just showed up at Parkwood Place apartments this morning, with no identification that is clearly visible, asking residents about their neighbors,…” — r/Greeley | Meatpacking Work Conditions | Solidarity And Organizing |
| Green Bay “I’ve been making little paintings all over town again.” — r/greenbay | Policing/Surveillance Concerns | Friendly people & community |
| Greensboro | Traffic & car dependence | Downtown Growth |
| Gresham “I credit the staff, who were all upbeat, helpful and quick.” — r/Gresham | Safety & crime | Friendly people & community |
| Hampton | — | — |
| Hartford “Hartford showed up and provided medical aid. HFD then yelled at ICE, who ran and hid back in the courthouse. I am so proud of mighty Hartford” — r/Hartford | Safety & crime | Architecture And Views |
| Hayward | — | — |
| Henderson | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Hialeah | Traffic & car dependence | Local identity & culture |
| High Point “white male driver, white female passenger. they were speeding, making illegal u-turns, and merging without signal because their feelings got hurt.” — r/HighPoint | Nightlife & entertainment | Friendly people & community |
| Hollywood | Traffic & car dependence | Convenience & location |
| Honolulu “Full moon in Kapiolani Park” — r/honolulu | Cost of living | Outdoor access & nature |
| Houston “ICE is everywhere and it's really frightening” — r/houston | Immigration Enforcement And Fear In Daily Life | Friendly people & community |
| Huntington Beach | Cost of living | Outdoor access & nature |
| Huntsville | Traffic & car dependence | Economic opportunity |
| Independence | Convenience & location | Convenience & location |
| Indianapolis “Sushi Boss on 10th Street
I just watched a man who I assume is homeless walk in to ask for a drink and the staff gave him a plate of food.” — r/indianapolis | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Inglewood | Traffic & car dependence | Airport And Regional Access |
| Irvine | Local identity & culture | Safety & crime |
| Irving | — | Convenience & location |
| Jackson | — | — |
| Jacksonville “When I smell salt air or low tide, something in my chest settles and I think “I’m home”.” — r/jacksonville | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Joliet | — | — |
| Kansas City, Missouri “Beautiful - I love this city
I love Kansas City!” — r/kansascity | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Kansas City, Kansas | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Kent | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Killeen | Local identity & culture | Economic opportunity |
| Knoxville | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Lafayette “I’m not the religious type, but when this came to my door addressed to the current resident, I was expecting to see something like “I know times are…” — r/Lafayette | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Lakeland “Took Brightline from Orlando to Miami today for the first time, and I just want to reiterate how much we need this extended to Tampa with a stop in L…” — r/lakeland | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Lakewood | — | — |
| Lancaster | Ambiguous Place Name | — |
| Lansing “Do not eat at Luckys Steak House Okemos
There is a roach and mice infestation, basic food safety protocols are not followed, place is terribly manage…” — r/Lansing | Safety & crime | Friendly people & community |
| Laredo | Weather & climate | Food & dining |
| Las Cruces “Hard to guess numbers, but they were on all 4 corners and the library park was packed!” — r/LasCruces | Sand, Wind, And Dust Storms | Outdoor access & nature |
| Las Vegas “We get inside, notice the main club (the whole point) is closed off ... Surely the website and/or bouncer could have mentioned this?” — r/vegas | High Prices And Nickel-And-Diming | Nightlife & entertainment |
| League City | — | — |
| Lee's Summit “Couldn't help but chuckle looking at this BLEAK view this morning. Can't imagine why these units are still 90%+ empty over a year after completion Fo…” — r/LeesSummit | Traffic & car dependence | Nightlife & entertainment |
| Lewisville | — | — |
| Lexington | — | — |
| Lincoln | Hills And Cobbles | Local identity & culture |
| Little Rock | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Long Beach “Was amazing to see this peaceful protest on 6/10/2025 unfold. I got there a little bit earlier and seeing it grow into the rally as well as the peopl…” — r/LongBeach | ICE / Protest Tension | Friendly people & community |
| Los Angeles “The 101 Freeway does not lie” — r/LosAngeles | Policing And Brutality | Friendly people & community |
| Louisville | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| Lowell “it was cool to see a national list rank our very own Sabor Mexicano as the best Mexican restaurant in Michigan.” — r/Lowell | Small-City Logistics And Infrastructure | Friendly people & community |
| Lubbock | Traffic & car dependence | Cost of living |
| Lynn | — | — |
| Macon | — | — |
| Madison | Weather & climate | Outdoor access & nature |
| Manchester “I love this photo and I love this city.” — r/manchester | Litter, Mess, And Bad Public Etiquette | Friendly people & community |
| McAllen | Weather & climate | Food & dining |
| McKinney | Traffic & car dependence | Local identity & culture |
| Memphis “MPD blocked the road and redirected traffic around the protest and did not engage during the event.” — r/memphis | Safety & crime | Friendly people & community |
| Menifee “I've seen the Trump flags and the Trump hats. It’s been obvious to me that MAGA is definitely a presence here.” — r/Menifee | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Meridian “One of the city’s true legends 🙏🏾” — r/meridian | Nightlife & entertainment | Friendly people & community |
| Mesa | Traffic & car dependence | Practical Access To The Phoenix Metro |
| Mesquite | — | — |
| Miami “This is how ppl afford to live in this city” — r/miami | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Miami Gardens | Traffic & car dependence | Access To The Miami Metro Area |
| Midland | — | — |
| Milwaukee “Saw this sticker walking out of the game today - hell yeah.” — r/Milwaukee | Weather & climate | Friendly people & community |
| Minneapolis “I've spent the last week checking on my neighbors, engaging with my city, my local police, everyone. I've supported my friends and family, made sure…” — r/minneapolis | Heavy Police/ICE Presence And Fear Of Raids | Friendly people & community |
| Miramar | — | — |
| Mobile | Weather & climate | Local identity & culture |
| Modesto | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Montgomery | Traffic & car dependence | Downtown Revitalization |
| Moreno Valley | Traffic & car dependence | Cost of living |
| Murfreesboro | Traffic & car dependence | Nightlife & entertainment |
| Murrieta | — | — |
| Nampa | — | — |
| Nashville “My brother is on a trip in Nashville last seen at Jason Aldean's at 12:54am last night in the attached video.” — r/Tennessee | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| New Bedford | Thin Reddit Evidence | Local identity & culture |
| New Haven | Safety & crime | Food & dining |
| New Orleans “My recycling bin is now 2 blocks up the street, I can still see it at least!” — r/NewOrleans | Infrastructure And Street Conditions | Friendly people & community |
| New York City “RIP Cuomo’s hopes, 9:00-9:04pm EST” — r/newyorkcity | Convenience & location | Politics & culture conflict |
| Newark | Safety & crime | Convenience & location |
| Newport News | — | Regional Access |
| Norman | Weather & climate | Local identity & culture |
| North Charleston | Traffic & car dependence | Convenience & location |
| North Las Vegas | Weather & climate | Residential Practicality |
| Norwalk “The Norwalk Public Library! From this account, we'll be looking to promote a variety of programs that we offer — free of charge. Whether it be crafts…” — r/Norwalk | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Oakland “It drives me crazy that people use our neighborhood as their own personal dumpster. If you know this guy, call him out on his bullshit.” — r/oakland | Illegal Dumping And Litter | Friendly people & community |
| Oceanside | — | Convenience & location |
| Odessa | Weather & climate | Affordability |
| Oklahoma City | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Olathe | Local identity & culture | Suburban & residential character |
| Omaha “So proud to call this blue dot my home 💙” — r/Omaha | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Ontario | Cost of living | Economic opportunity |
| Orange | — | — |
| Orlando “i’m a younger woman so im scared to even leave my apartment now. i’ve seen him walk by our camera many times before and he’s always walking back and…” — r/orlando | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Overland Park | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Oxnard | Traffic & car dependence | Coastal Access |
| Palm Bay “You guys were in line in front of me getting some drinks and scratch offs and mentioned that you were in town on vacation. I found your wallet and it…” — r/PalmBay | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Palmdale | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Pasadena, Texas | Cost of living | Weather & climate |
| Pasadena, California | Cost of living | Friendly people & community |
| Pearland “didn't know Pearland walmart got trashy like this” — r/Pearland | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Pembroke Pines | — | — |
| Peoria | — | — |
| Phoenix “This bobcat came to lounge at my pool twice in one week” — r/phoenix | Weather & climate | Desert Wildlife In Everyday Life |
| Pittsburgh | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Plano | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Pomona | Traffic & car dependence | Convenience & location |
| Pompano Beach “The line at Walmart this morning to serve as my own cashier. The regular checkout lines were also stupidly backed up. Spent half an hour filling the…” — r/PompanoBeach | Outdoor access & nature | Outdoor access & nature |
| Ponce | Economic opportunity | Local identity & culture |
| Port St. Lucie | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Portland “There was no warning gas was coming.” — r/Portland | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Providence | Traffic & car dependence | Food & dining |
| Provo “Just had another signature gatherer claiming that they're getting signatures to "put the power back into the hands of the people". What they were act…” — r/Provo | Religious/Cultural Homogeneity | Local identity & culture |
| Pueblo “Cautiously optimistic that I won't have to shlep to the springs or Denver to get pickled daikon raddish or quality sesame oil anymore...” — r/Pueblo | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Q49231 | — | — |
| Quincy | — | — |
| Raleigh “Hi, Raleigh. My family hosts Redditors and other strangers every year for Thanksgiving. Always a diverse group of friendly people who, though strange…” — r/raleigh | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Rancho Cucamonga | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Reno | Casino-Centric Urban Feel | Outdoor access & nature |
| Renton “I've lived here my whole life and I swear it has somehow gotten WORSE in these contained pits of hell and misery” — r/Renton | Safety & crime | Food & dining |
| Rialto | — | — |
| Richardson “Del’s has re-opened” — r/richardson | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Richmond, Virginia | Weather & climate | Convenience & location |
| Richmond, California | — | Metro Size With Manageable Scale |
| Rio Rancho “Even in the rear view mirror, what a gorgeous view” — r/RioRancho | Infrastructure And Road Design | Outdoor access & nature |
| Riverside | Traffic & car dependence | Local identity & culture |
| Rochester, New York | — | — |
| Rochester, Minnesota | — | — |
| Roseville | — | — |
| Round Rock “After hours of impassioned public testimony from around 50 Round Rock citizens and subject matter experts, the Round Rock City Council voted “yes” on…” — r/RoundRock | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Sacramento “On my way to a show at Ace of Spades when I ran into this guy with a telescope showing people the moon! Thanks for showing it to me and for keeping S…” — r/Sacramento | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Saint Paul | Weather & climate | Friendly people & community |
| Salinas | Nightlife & entertainment | Proximity To Monterey Bay |
| Salt Lake City | Local identity & culture | Outdoor access & nature |
| San Antonio “For example, this is my gym at 6am. In Dallas, Austin or Los Angeles you would be fighting for benches or equipment.” — r/sanantonio | Traffic & car dependence | Relaxed pace |
| San Bernardino | — | — |
| San Diego “Unexpected from my favorite local Coffee Shop... I’ve been supporting this small local coffee shop (Invita) since I moved to the area... the gasp I g…” — r/sandiego | Politics & culture conflict | Weather & climate |
| San Francisco “I saw an unmarked black mustang with internal police lights first, and then thought, either someone famous is about to pass, or it’s ICE.” — r/sanfrancisco | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| San Jose “I normally hate this parking lot during commute time, but these folks have been cheering me up the past few months.” — r/SanJose | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| San Juan “These girls... stole a nice watch from our air bnb. They came in asking to use the bathroom and immediately got defensive when we asked where the wat…” — r/SanJuan | Safety & crime | Local identity & culture |
| Sandy Springs “Please know that maintaining a safe environment for our students is our top priority.” — r/sandysprings | Finding A Social Scene | Convenience & location |
| Santa Ana | — | — |
| Santa Clara | Cost of living | Convenience & location |
| Santa Clarita | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Santa Maria “I'm no longer living in 100+ degree heat, and it has been a great year!” — r/SantaMaria | Safety & crime | Weather & climate |
| Santa Rosa | No Local Reddit Evidence Available | No Local Reddit Evidence Available |
| Savannah | Weather & climate | Local identity & culture |
| Scottsdale | Cost of living | Clean, Well-Kept Environment |
| Seattle “Moved to Seattle and the traffic here is worse than California.” — r/Seattle | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Shreveport | Infrastructure And Upkeep | Affordability |
| Simi Valley “I took this pic yesterday, on the day of autumnal equinox in Simi Valley. The 118 East-West freeway is perfectly aligned with the sunset.” — r/SimiValley | Racism And Hate Incidents | Friendly people & community |
| Sioux Falls | Nightlife & entertainment | Clean And Easy To Live In |
| South Bend “Proud of this community!” — r/SouthBend | ICE Enforcement And Raids | Friendly people & community |
| South Fulton | — | — |
| Sparks | Traffic & car dependence | Convenience & location |
| Spokane | Visible Homelessness And Downtown Disorder | Outdoor access & nature |
| Spokane Valley | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Spotsylvania County | Traffic & car dependence | Room To Grow / More Space |
| Springfield, Missouri | — | — |
| Springfield, Massachusetts | — | — |
| Springfield, Illinois | — | — |
| St. Louis | Safety & crime | Outdoor access & nature |
| St. Petersburg | Weather & climate | Architectural Beauty |
| Stamford | — | — |
| Sterling Heights | — | — |
| Stockton | — | — |
| Sugar Land “These scanners can track your movements and build a detailed, traceable map of your daily life: where you go, when you go, and how often.” — r/sugarland | Traffic & car dependence | Friendly people & community |
| Sunnyvale | Nightlife & entertainment | Safety & crime |
| Surprise | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Tacoma | — | Local identity & culture |
| Tallahassee | Traffic & car dependence | University-Town Energy |
| Tampa “Road Rage on Bayshore” — r/Tampa | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Temecula “I was very proud of how many older people were out fighting for a future they may not see.” — r/Temecula | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Tempe | Weather & climate | Nightlife & entertainment |
| Thornton | — | Metro Access |
| Thousand Oaks “Peaceful, respectful to each other and on topic. There was TO Mall security present but the only police I saw was one disinterested cop car that drov…” — r/thousandoaks | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Toledo | Nightlife & entertainment | Local identity & culture |
| Topeka “It’s amazing to see friends and neighbors take the time on the Saturday before Easter to come together and let their voices be heard!” — r/Topeka | Roads And Infrastructure | Friendly people & community |
| Torrance | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| Tucson “The downtown saguaro mural blended into the night sky tonight Thought it looked pretty cool” — r/Tucson | Racism And Bigotry | Outdoor access & nature |
| Tulsa “Proud of Jenks and this makes me so proud to have my son attend school here.” — r/tulsa | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Tyler “I have a bud named Tyler” — r/tyler | — | Friendly people & community |
| Vallejo “These are smaller than my usual illegal dumping cleanups but I want to show that no matter what kind and how much litter is present, cleaning them up…” — r/vallejo | Trash, Illegal Dumping, And General Blight | Weather & climate |
| Vancouver | Traffic & car dependence | Outdoor access & nature |
| Ventura “So proud of our town. Easily the biggest protest I’ve ever seen here. And super peaceful. Hate never wins. ❤️” — r/Ventura | ICE Raids And Fear In Farmworker Communities | Friendly people & community |
| Victorville | Traffic & car dependence | Affordability |
| Virginia Beach “The biggest surprise that I see is that most of the people here are white I would say close to 95% of them.” — r/VirginiaBeach | Politics & culture conflict | Outdoor access & nature |
| Visalia | Weather & climate | Outdoor access & nature |
| Waco | Traffic & car dependence | Baylor And Student Energy |
| Warren | — | — |
| Washington, D.C. “I’ve shoveled multiple cars out on my street (including mine and my boyfriends car) and guess what? Someone parked there when I left because it’s PUB…” — r/DC | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Waterbury | Economic opportunity | Local identity & culture |
| West Covina “The nerve of him!” — r/WestCovina | Car Break-Ins, Hit-And-Runs, And Road Drama | Convenience & location |
| West Jordan | Traffic & car dependence | Suburban & residential character |
| West Palm Beach “I’m a hobbyist photographer. Born in Lake Worth, moved elsewhere at 13, moved back when I could. Glad to see it’s still as beautiful as I remember.” — r/WestPalmBeach | Cost of living | Outdoor access & nature |
| West Valley City | Traffic & car dependence | Diversity |
| Westminster | Crowding & density | Convenience & location |
| Wichita “I'm so proud of all that participated!!!” — r/Wichita | Politics & culture conflict | Friendly people & community |
| Wichita Falls “Do people not walk here?” — r/WichitaFalls | Safety & crime | Friendly people & community |
| Wilmington “I’ve lived downtown for over 10 years and finally got my first place by my favorite landmark. This man has been making my life a living hell since I’…” — r/Wilmington | Outdoor access & nature | Outdoor access & nature |
| Winston-Salem | Nightlife & entertainment | Relaxed pace |
| Worcester | Friendly people & community | Regional Access |
Methodology
How we built this
Source: public Reddit discussion for each city — its local subreddit and relocation threads — summarized into recurring themes by CityDiff across 307 US cities.248 had enough discussion to surface complaints, and we pulled 906 representative quotes in total.
Each topic carries a salience score — how prominent it is in a city's discussion — not a count of residents. We do not claim a percentage of people feel any given way; this reflects what gets discussed and upvoted on Reddit, which skews toward people with strong opinions. Free-text themes are clustered into a fixed set of neutral topics, and each city is grouped by the single topic it discusses most.
Treat this as a qualitative read on local sentiment, not a survey. Data refreshed periodically.