More Than a Feeling: Stress Across Philadelphia
Life can feel overwhelming when daily pressures pile up especially when they’re tied to where you live, work, and raise a family. In Philadelphia, stress has become part of the city’s larger picture. A 2025 WalletHub study ranking 182 U.S. cities placed Philly as the 7th most stressed, based on factors like work hours, finances, family demands, health, and safety. The ranking highlights how rising costs, long workweeks, and home pressures are shaping everyday life for many residents.