10 worst US cities to isolate and work from home

Nobody wants to be quarantined, but we've all had to self-isolate in one form or another during the coronavirus pandemic—and for quite a long time. When we think of cities, we often think about what entertainment, dining and shopping they have to offer, but when you're stuck at home, none of that helps. Money Talks News leads 10 cities whose residents had the worst in the period of self-isolation.

Newark, New Jersey, has become the worst city for those who have to quarantine. Photo: Shutterstock

What's wrong with these cities? During quarantine, the best conditions are spacious apartments, fast internet, plenty of takeaway options and nearby green spaces where you can go out for a breather. The ranking assessed average apartment size, park space per person, percentage of residents with broadband Internet, and number of takeout food options. This is what happened.

1. Newark, NJ

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 3 acres (1,2 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 37,7%
• Average apartment size: 707 square feet (65,6 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 658

Newark is the worst city to quarantine. Is it that bad? Add to the small apartments poor internet access and small plots of public land with green space - quite sad indeed.

2. Hialeah, FL

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 0,9 acres (0,3 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 53%
• Average apartment size: 825 square feet (76,6 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 243

In second place is Hialeah, Florida. There is less than 1000 acre of parkland for every 1 residents, the smallest amount in the country. Fewer parks means more time within four walls with average internet quality.

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3. Paterson, New Jersey

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 6,3 acres (2,5 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 49,4%
• Average apartment size: 562 square feet (52,2 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 664

Paterson may have a decent amount of takeaway options for a city of its size, but the apartments here are quite small, especially if you need to make this home office and vacation spot at the same time.

4. Buffalo, New York

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 7,3 acres (3 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 50%
• Average apartment size: 782 square feet (72,6 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 701

Buffalo residents may be doing a little better than the first three cities, but they're still in a tough spot when it comes to quarantine—they have small apartments and a lack of parks.

5. Laredo, TX

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 5,5 acres (2,2 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 33%
• Average apartment size: 922 square feet (85,6 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 76

Laredo residents have more apartments than many other cities. But these apartments do not compensate for the small green space on the street and poor broadband.

6. Tucson, Arizona

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 8,7 acres (3,5 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 66%
• Average apartment size: 762 square feet (70,7 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 375

Tucson is just a two-hour drive from Scottsdale, a much more suitable quarantine city. However, these two hours are of great importance. Tucson residents can only dream of roomy apartments and magnificent parks that their Arizona friends have. What is more or less good here? The Internet.

7. Cleveland Ohio

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 7,3 acres (3 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 47%
• Average apartment size: 796 square feet (74 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 997

Many Cleveland renters live in the 796 square feet they call home. Hopefully they are among the 47% with fast internet, otherwise the space may seem even smaller. On the other hand, Cleveland boasts nearly a thousand takeout options. Perhaps they can order an exotic dish and pretend they are somewhere else.

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8. Arlington, TX

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 12,5 acres (5 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 32%
• Average apartment size: 818 square feet (76 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 582

What makes quarantine in Arlington so horrible? The Internet! In normal times, you can entertain yourself in many ways (and do your work in the workplace). But in these strange times, many Arlington people have difficulty coping with the poor Internet, which interferes with the remote work of adults and the distance learning of children, and even with other inconveniences.

9. McAllen, Texas

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 3,8 acres (1,5 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 61,1%
• Average apartment size: 915 square feet (85 sq.m.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 175

McAllen residents may have a bit more room to stay at home, but when it comes to going outside, they are at a disadvantage. In the city there are very few green spaces per thousand people to socially distance themselves and breathe fresh air.

10. Boston, Massachusetts

• Green spaces per 1000 inhabitants: 7,9 acres (3,2 ha)
• Percentage of residents with broadband internet: 40,9%
• Average apartment size: 817 square feet (76 sq. M.)
• Takeaway Food Options: 1219

Boston came in 10th place. The capital of Massachusetts is an exciting city known for its fun, young population and plenty of opportunity. However, during quarantine, many have discovered that it is not so easy to stay locked up in a city that offers an interesting life outside the home.

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