The Ruthless Ranking of All 50 States from Worst to Best

TLDRFind out the ranking of all 50 states based on economy, safety, cost of living, schools, quality of life, and personal opinion. Louisiana and Mississippi take the bottom spots while California and Wyoming make it to the top. Let the games begin!

Key insights

💩Louisiana ranks as the worst state due to high pollution levels and corruption.

🤢Mississippi takes the second-to-last spot with low economic opportunities and high poverty rates.

😱New Mexico ranks as the third worst state with a dangerous environment and poor education system.

🦆Arkansas ranks fourth worst with low income, poor healthcare, and high crime rates.

🏈Alabama takes the fifth worst spot with low quality of life and high crime rates.

Q&A

Which state is the best?

Wyoming is ranked as the best state due to its tax-friendly environment, great schools, low crime rates, and affordable cost of living.

Why is California ranked higher than expected?

Despite its flaws, California excels in terms of its diverse economy, infrastructure, and natural beauty, especially in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.

What makes New Jersey stand out?

New Jersey may have high taxes and inadequate infrastructure, but it benefits from its proximity to New York City and offers affordable suburban living with good schools.

How did North Dakota fare?

North Dakota ranks fairly well with a strong economy driven by the energy industry, low population density, and relatively safe environment.

Why is Florida not in the top rankings?

While Florida has its perks like warm weather and beautiful beaches, it also faces issues such as high crime rates and a below-average education system.

Timestamped Summary

00:00[Music] 50 states, one ranking. Find out which state comes out on top.

00:26Louisiana secures the bottom spot due to high pollution levels and corruption.

00:54Mississippi ranks second-to-last with low economic opportunities and high poverty rates.

01:18New Mexico takes the third worst spot due to a dangerous environment and poor education system.

01:39Arkansas ranks fourth worst with low income, poor healthcare, and high crime rates.

02:06Alabama takes the fifth worst position with low quality of life and high crime rates.

08:59Wyoming secures the top spot as the best state with its tax-friendly environment, great schools, and low crime rates.

09:19California surprises with a higher rank, thanks to its diverse economy, infrastructure, and natural beauty.

11:45New Jersey stands out for its proximity to New York City, offering affordable suburban living with good schools.

21:54Florida falls short of the top rankings due to high crime rates and a below-average education system.