Chicago: "4th Most Miserable City in Country"

When I think of Chicago, I think of the beautiful lake of the East and the bustling shops that line the "Magnificent Mile", the clean streets, and the spectacular restaurants, but According to Forbes However, "Chicago is the 4th most miserable 

city".

Why is it so Miserable? 

Well according to The Chicago Sun-Times,  “Chicago residents must endure long commutes [31 minutes on average], plummeting home prices, brutal winters and high foreclosure rates". I think the criteria of "miserable" is not met here. First, 31 minutes is not that long and with public transportation, the city is very accessible. Next, some people love winter! I could never live in a city that doesn't have a cold winter season because who doesn't love beautiful snow and cuddling next to a fire drinking a warm cup of cocoa? However, Plummeting home prices and foreclosure rates are not a good trait for a city to have. Home values have gone down 37% in the past five years and we have reached an all time high of foreclosure rates of 3.3%.

When looking at cities, one has to think of their personal opinions of what makes a city pleasing. Sure some people hate cold weather, but some people can't stand the scorching sun. I think Overall, the positive things Chicago has to offer out ways the foreclosure rates and dropping home prices making it a great place to live. 

Do you think Chicago deserves to be the "4th Most Miserable City"?