Top 10 worst states to live and work
The rest of the states that landed on the top 10 worst states to live and work for 2023 were:- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Louisiana
- South Carolina and Alabama (tie)
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- Missouri
- Indiana
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Florida
Top 10 best states to live and work
- Vermont
- Maine
- New Jersey
- Minnesota
- Hawaii
- Oregon
- Washington
- Massachusetts and Colorado (tie)
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- Connecticut
Texas ranked worst state to live in the US, see where other states stand
When determining the best and worst states to live in the U.S., CNBC says crime rates, environmental quality and anti-discrimination laws factor in.
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