Oklahoma named one of the worst states to move to in 2026 by Consumer Affairs

In a new study ranking the best and worst states to move to in the United States, Oklahoma ranks fifth-worst, just behind New Mexico, Louisiana, California, and Arkansas, according to a new report from ConsumerAffairs. The research analyzed data relating to affordability, safety, economic strength, healthcare, education and quality of life to make its ranking. The site used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, BEA, Tax Foundation, FEMA, EPA, Weather Spark, National Park Foundation, National Association of State Park Directors and others to analyze all 50 states and create the ranking. Here's a look at how Oklahoma ranked, why the state ranked so low, how other states ranked, and why Oklahoma is still a good place to live, according to Consumer Affairs. Oklahoma is ranked as the No. 5 worst state to move to in 2026. The state ranks 48th for quality of life, 50th for healthcare and education and 34th for safety. However, Oklahoma is one of the best states in the country when it comes to affordability, ranking No. 10 for a total score of 39.96. The state with the highest score, New Hampshire, has a score of 68.51. In the past three years, Oklahoma has been consistently in the bottom 10...

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