Kansas Citians, blame your misery on the Chiefs and Royals

Last year, Forbes called Kansas City the eighth emptiest city in America.

This year, the news doesn’t get any better: Forbes ranks KC 13th in its list of “America’s 20 Most Miserable Cities.” Just how did they come to that ranking:

High taxes and crime rates hurt Kansas City’s standing, but what moved them up our misery list were its two awful pro sports teams. The Royals and Chiefs combined finished outside of last place only once in the past three years.

Thanks for nothing, Chiefs and Royals. Not sure what that says about us that we hitch our happiness to sports franchises.

After the jump, Forbes’ top five most miserable cities: