Some states may have low costs and light regulation, but high crime and lack of healthcare are among important factors when people choose where to live.

To score the states for quality of life, we use hard data on factors like crime rates, air quality and healthcare. We also consider the cost and availability of childcare, inclusiveness of state laws, and reproductive rights. Some states offer exemplary quality of life. But these ten states do not make the grade.

Starting at worst:

  • 1- Tennessee
  • 2- Texas
  • 3- Indiana
  • 4- Louisiana
  • 5- Georgia
  • 6- Utah
  • 7- Missouri
  • 8- Alabama
  • 9- Oklahoma
  • 10- Arkansas