USA Today has a featured report on urban traffic congestion. It is not very much a personal finance topic, but commute is certain a consideration in buying a home.
According to the accompanying list, the most congested metro areas are:
1. Boston
2. Washington DC-MD-VA
3. San Francisco-Oakland CA
4. Baltimore MD
5. New York NY-Northeastern NJ
6. Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood-Pompano Bch FL
7. Los Angeles CA
8. Seattle-Everett WA
9. Providence-Pawtucket RI-MA
10. Norfolk-Newport News-Virginia Beach VA
And the least congested:
66. Salem OR
67. Oklahoma City OK
68. Spokane WA
69. Beaumont TX
70. Boulder CO
71. Laredo TX
72. Albuquerque NM
73. Fresno CA
74. Anchorage AK
75. Bakersfield CA