What are the worst and best states to move to?
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy With its warm beaches, natural beauty, and ample job opportunities, California attracts nearly half a million people from other states every year. It combined scores from five categories — affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety — to rank each state. “California’s poor scores in education and health, quality of life, and safety make it the worst state to move to,” the report wrote. It also boasts high median incomes — at $79,449 in 2021 — and ranked third for its economy and quality of life.