CNBC Identifies 10 Worst U.S. States for Quality of Life in 2026 Rankings
CNBC has identified the ten worst states to live in based on quality-of-life factors such as crime rates, air quality, healthcare access, and civil rights laws. The rankings are part of its annual America's Top States for Business study, where Quality of Life now accounts for 11.6% of a state’s overall score.
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