迈阿密获评全美最悲惨城市

尽管美国的迈阿密是个气候宜人、豪宅林立的度假胜地，但根据《福布斯》网站最新出炉的“最悲惨城市”年度排行榜，它却是全美最“悲惨”城市。

Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions¹ notwithstanding（虽然，尽管） , Miami has captured the dubious²（可疑的） distinction of being the most miserable³ city in the United States, according to a new poll.

The playground of the rich and famous is home to a crippling（造成严重后果的） housing crisis, one of the highest crime rates in the country, and lengthy⁴ daily commutes⁶ for workers, all of which have propelled it to the No 1 position in the Forbes.com list.

"Miami has sun and beautiful weather but other things make people miserable. You have this two-tier society: glitzy South Beach attracts celebrities⁷, but the income inequality has skyrocketed in recent years," explained Forbes Senior Editor Kurt Badenhausen.

The rankings are based on factors including jobless rates, violent crime, foreclosures（取消抵押品赎回权） , income and property taxes, as well as considerations like weather, commute⁵ time and political corruption⁸.

Reeling for decades from the decline of the US auto⁹ industry, Michigan's troubled duo of Detroit and Flint registered at No 2 and No 3, respectively, among the most miserable cities.

"Detroit and Flint are struggling," said Badenhausen. "Violent crime is highest in the country in Detroit; housing prices are down 55 percent. Detroit is closing schools and laying off policemen. In recent years they have been demolishing¹⁰ houses to change their city landscapes".

West Palm Beach, Florida and Sacramento, California rounded out the top five cities.

"We're trying to judge cities where residents have a lot of complaints. It doesn't mean that there aren't terrific things there," he said.

And for the haves Miami's charms remain undiminished.

"The one percent in Miami is doing fantastic. But for the vast majority, who make less than $75,000 (a year), Miami can be a challenging place," he said. "Forty-seven percent of homeowners sit on underwater mortgages. That's tough."