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Ranking of 10 worst states to live is entirely Republican, sparks backlash [View all]

CNBC’s ranking of the 10 worst states to live in 2026—all of them Republican-led—has drawn criticism from conservatives.

The broadcaster gave each state a Quality of Life score based on factors including crime rates, air quality, healthcare access, worker protections and civil rights laws. The Quality of Life category was one of 10 in the outlet’s annual America’s Top States for Business study.

Tennessee was ranked the worst state to live in after receiving a score of just 64 out of 290.

CNBC noted that Tennessee had one of the highest violent-crime rates in the nation, citing FBI statistics, as well as the third-highest drug-death rate.

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CNBC’s bottom 10 states for quality of life, from lowest-scoring upward, were:

Tennessee (64 out of 290)
Texas (78)
Indiana (82)
Louisiana (89)
Georgia (89)
Utah (95)
Missouri (98)
Alabama (99)
Oklahoma (103)
Arkansas (103)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ranking-of-10-worst-states-to-live-is-entirely-republican-sparks-backlash/ar-AA27MWBz

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Ranking of 10 worst states to live is entirely Republican, sparks backlash [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 17 hrs ago OP

Those New York elites 😉 CSNBC don't know nothing bout us!!! underpants 17 hrs ago #1

I guess I can see why they'd be upset, but it seems about right tk me. 3_Limes 17 hrs ago #2

As someone who lives in Indiana... bearsfootball516 17 hrs ago #3

I'm also in Indiana EnergizedLib 16 hrs ago #4

Yep Chi67 14 hrs ago #50

If only reality didn't have that stupid liberal bias EdmondDantes_ 16 hrs ago #5

Here is how Repulicans would rank states: DBoon 16 hrs ago #9

Lowest total taxes and laxest gun laws jmowreader 15 hrs ago #22

And harshest abortion laws. -nt CrispyQ 9 hrs ago #78

How can they do anything about crime MyOwnPeace 16 hrs ago #13

Where's Mississipi? tikka 16 hrs ago #6

That was my first thought, too! ShazzieB 15 hrs ago #25

This message was self-deleted by its author ShazzieB 15 hrs ago #26

And West Virginia? biophile 15 hrs ago #27

My very first thought on seeing the list Random Boomer 9 hrs ago #72

My family us from there exboyfil 8 hrs ago #80

Seriously r�is�n_dubh 3 hrs ago #88

Here's to the state of Mississippi fargone 10 hrs ago #68

Mississippi? fargone 10 hrs ago #69

It's so bad, they're now counting it as an Argentine province peppertree 7 hrs ago #82

I agree with Texas. We should be the lowest. LeftInTX 16 hrs ago #7

We're #2, but Abbott is trying hard to get us to #1 surfered 15 hrs ago #42

Amazing the way the red shithole states' leaders are always racing to circle the drain, isn't it? SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #46

Abbutt's ads and FB posts crack me up. bluesbassman 13 hrs ago #59

Agree... Texasgal 11 hrs ago #65

Facts and reality have a liberal bias. Coventina 16 hrs ago #8

What about West Virginia and Kentucky? The Madcap 16 hrs ago #10

Guessing It's A Reporting Thing modrepub 15 hrs ago #28

They left off the states of Misery, Confusion and Disaster, all of which are republican. Wonder Why 16 hrs ago #11

I don't see why they are upset. They got the kind of states they were hoping to get. Horrible was their goal. Solly Mack 16 hrs ago #12

I just love how the best solution is left off of Gov. Mike Kehoe's list (Missouri). chowder66 16 hrs ago #14

Where is South Carolina? stage left 16 hrs ago #15

I'm shocked Mississippi and West Virginia didn't make the list. SamuelAdams 16 hrs ago #16

There's always next year Nasruddin 15 hrs ago #17

next year danieljsf 15 hrs ago #18

*pretends to be surprised* sakabatou 15 hrs ago #19

We here in Tennessee say, 'hold my beer'. With Marsha at the helm we can get that score even lower.... Ol Janx Spirit 15 hrs ago #20

Reality has a severe liberal bias. Martin68 15 hrs ago #21

That's a weird list Ziggy Beans 15 hrs ago #23

I'd pick Georgia over Florida any day of the century. Ilsa 15 hrs ago #24

Same here. ShazzieB 15 hrs ago #35

North of the Atlanta metro is pretty nice. The Madcap 15 hrs ago #38

Lived in Marietta for 4 years Lifeafter70 14 hrs ago #49

If you want to live in FL, it pays to be aware. lark 14 hrs ago #53

You probably think culture is more than The Madcap 15 hrs ago #36

Weather is a big deal for me, as is the inconvenience Ilsa 7 hrs ago #85

When our older son was 8, he wanted to invent a time machine... 3catwoman3 6 hrs ago #86

Georgia has actual weather seasons misanthrope 7 hrs ago #81

It is! But we aren't getting snow every year like ten years ago. nt Ilsa 7 hrs ago #83

I can attest to TN being a miserable red shithole. SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #29

The politics in those states are ATROCIOUS. NCDem47 15 hrs ago #30

These were CNBC's top 11 states for quality of life: highplainsdem 15 hrs ago #31

New Jersey is #3. Really?! FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #55

I would add Maryland in there somewhere. oberle 12 hrs ago #62

Not sure about Nebraska at #11 either. Dem_in_Nebr. 9 hrs ago #74

Memphis is the only US city to make the World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities List SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #32

This message was self-deleted by its author highplainsdem 15 hrs ago #41

Looks about right to me. bottomofthehill 15 hrs ago #33

That's a rational list Torchlight 15 hrs ago #34

Missouri (98) UpInArms 15 hrs ago #37

KC is ok. The Madcap 15 hrs ago #39

It is what is it. Keep voting for these f&cks, people Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #40

been years since i have been to mid state tennessee. the boonies don't get much. sales tax was high. pansypoo53219 14 hrs ago #43

Not many surprises here. ShazzieB 14 hrs ago #44

Utah is absolutely great. valleyrogue 10 hrs ago #70

I know Utah is gorgeous, and I haven't even been there! 😄 ShazzieB 9 hrs ago #73

In others words these are the "Shithole States" Historic NY 14 hrs ago #45

And The South Shall Rise Agin! Mr.Bee 14 hrs ago #47

At this point anywhere in the US could be considered a fucked up place to live. twodogsbarking 14 hrs ago #48

Another blatant example of why Truth Leans Left! eom Exp 14 hrs ago #51

No way are TX, GA, and UT are behind MS and WV biocube 14 hrs ago #52

Texan here. I am sure we are headed for #1. The Republican candidates for every office are disgusting human beings Whyisthisstillclose 14 hrs ago #54

Seconded by another Texan. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #60

Do not fret, you can count on Greg and the boys to get us over the finish line in short order. state of stupid 11 hrs ago #66

I say Misery for 98 Pas-de-Calais 14 hrs ago #56

no wonder they're angry... TalenaGor 13 hrs ago #57

Of course it pisses off the faux-conservatoid cult. Grokenstein 13 hrs ago #58

Impossible. TN scored In-N-Out now. miyazaki 13 hrs ago #61

There is only room for 10. Raftergirl 12 hrs ago #63

Wow Florida will be so disapointed. Oppaloopa 11 hrs ago #64

I wish Florida had made the list PCB66 11 hrs ago #67

Shame hibbing 10 hrs ago #71

Color me surprised. n/t SpankMe 9 hrs ago #75

The truth hurts Faux pas 9 hrs ago #76

I asked a trumper relative, CrispyQ 9 hrs ago #77

Who would've thought lax gun laws, 10 Commandments in the classroom, the right to get fired... Beartracks 8 hrs ago #79

Deregulation and anti-science/environmental policies decrease quality of life? You don't say. Anyone who expected Karasu 7 hrs ago #84

Trump should send in the National Guard progressoid 6 hrs ago #87