Cities With Most Personal Debt

In more and more American cities, the party is coming to a sad and emphatic end. Foreclosures, bankruptcies and credit card bills are saddling individuals and families with debt they simply can’t service, much less afford to repay.

Is your city among those being hit hardest? MensHealth.com assessed foreclosure rates, housing costs, credit scores, bankruptcy filings and more to see who is doing the best — and worst — job of staying afloat in these challenging times.

The 10 with the most personal debt include:

10. Phoenix, Ariz.
9. Modesto, Calif.
8. Denver, Colo.
7. Riverside, Calif.
6. Jacksonville, Fla.
5. Detroit
4. Sacramento, Calif.
3. Atlanta

To find out who are the two biggest offenders, and to read about all 10, visit MensHealth.com.

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