WalletHub has released a study identifying the most sinful cities in America based on 37 key indicators, writes Adam McCann for the publication.
The list compares over 180 U.S. cities and includes various vices and behaviors ranging from violence crimes per capital to adult entertainment establishments per capital and excessive drinking habits.
Philadelphia ranked as the fourth most sinful city in the United States with a 54.11 WalletHub Vice Index score.
“Regardless of any particular religious tenets, certain activities are considered ‘sinful’ by society as a whole. Sometimes, these activities are always bad, like violent crimes or identity theft. In other cases, they may be relatively harmless in moderation but incredibly destructive when not kept under control, such as alcohol use or gambling,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.
The seven sinful behaviors highlighted were: anger & hatred, excesses & vices, greed, jealousy, lust, and vanity.
Philadelphia ranked second in the nation in anger & hatred, seventh in jealousy, 12th in lust, 18th in vanity, 61st in excesses & vices, 64th in laziness, and 66th in greed.
Staying true to its well-known nickname, Las Vegas ranked as the most sinful city in America, followed by Houston and Los Angeles. Rounding out the top five was Atlanta.
Read more about the most sinful cities in America and how the rankings were compiled at WalletHub.
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