Study Shows Texas Is One Of The Worst States To Live In
By Ginny Reese
September 1, 2022
When you think of the perfect state to live in, which one do you think of? Some would argue that the Lonestar State is the best, but one study shows otherwise.
WalletHub compiled a list of the best states to live in 2022. The study states, "To find out the best states to live in, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 52 key indicators of livability. They range from housing costs and income growth to education rate and quality of hospitals."
According to the list, Texas is the 17th-worst state to live in, coming in at number 34. The state placed 34th overall for affordability and 36th overall for education and health.
Here are the top 20 worst states to live in, according to WalletHub:
- Mississippi
- Alaska
- Louisiana
- Arkansas
- New Mexico
- South Carolina
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Hawaii
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Missouri
- Tennessee
- Oregon
- Texas
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Georgia
Check out the full study of the best states to live on WalletHub's website.