Texas Ranked Third-Worst State to Move to in 2024, and It's About Damn Time We Stopped Glorifying This God-Forsaken State

Despite its appeal to big corporations and the wealthy, Texas is a nightmare for anyone who cares about social issues, the environment, and basic human rights.

ConsumerAffairs published a study ranking all 50 states + Washington, D.C. across 5 categories: affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. Texas came in at a well-deserved #49.

Texas is a Dump and Here's the Receipt:

• Texas ranked in the bottom half of states for 4/5 categories, only scoring decently in "quality of life."
• It ranked dead last in "education and health."
• Its overall score was a pathetic #49.
• Affordability: #41. Economy: #37. Education and Health: DEAD LAST AT #51. Quality of Life: #16. Safety: #38.

But Why is Texas So F*cking Bad?

Texas has lured people in with its low taxes and job opportunities, but let's be real, it's a conservative hellscape:

• Over 9 million people moved to Texas between 2000-2022 (U.S. Census Bureau), many from California, escaping high taxes and regulation.
• Texas appeals to big corporations like SpaceX and Chevron, who value profit over people.

The Worst of the Worst:

The worst states to move to? The South is a disaster:

1. California (at least they have progressive policies)
2. New Mexico
3. Texas (the embarrassment of a state)
4. Louisiana
5. Alaska

Where You Should Actually Move to:

These states ranked the highest overall:

1. Utah
2. New Hampshire
3. Idaho
4. Minnesota
5. Massachusetts

How the Rankings Were Determined:

ConsumerAffairs considered a range of factors, many of which Texas fails at:

• Affordability: income, property taxes (Texas has low taxes, but poor social services)
• Economy: poverty, unemployment, home values (Texas has high unemployment and low home values)
• Education and health: insurance, healthcare quality, graduation rates (Texas is a disaster in these areas)
• Quality of Life: roads, weather, public transportation (Texas has decent roads and weather, I guess)
• Safety: crime rates, law enforcement (Texas has high crime rates and inadequate policing)

Texas may fool some with its superficial appeal, but the data doesn't lie: it's a terrible place to live unless you're a millionaire or a Republican. It's time we stopped glorifying this backwards state and focused on making it a better place for everyone, not just the wealthy and privileged.