According to a new study from the U.S. News & World Report, California ranks dead last in "quality of life" out of all U.S. states. Sounds about right, doesn't it?
So who ranks second lowest? New Jersey. In what some may find as a surprise, Alaska rangs 19th.
Per Daily Wire:
"The ignominious honor reflects California's low marks in the sub-categories of environmental quality and social engagement. The latter category measures voting participation and community bonds," U.S. News wrote.
"Californians scored poorly in part because they're simply insufferable, U.S. News suggested." Boy, that's an understatement.
"In addition to a healthy environment, a person's quality of life is largely a result of their interactions with those around them," the magazine wrote in a blurb accompanying the results.
One way to measure quality life is whether residents can even afford to have a roof over their heads, and by that standard, California is failing.
A 2017 Harvard University report said that one-third of renters in the Los Angeles area are "severely rent burdened," meaning they spend at least half their income on housing. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles County has increased 67%, according to Zillow's Rent Index, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Homelessness has surged a stunning 75 percent in the last six years, the Los Angeles Times reports, and there are now at least 55,000 homeless people in the county.
U.S. News ranked every U.S. state in seven categories: health care, education, economy, opportunity, infrastructure, crime and corrections, and fiscal stability. California comes in 46th in "opportunity" and 43rd in "fiscal stability."
"North Dakota and Minnesota are the most effective at promoting their citizens' well-being by providing both a healthy environment and a sense of social connectedness. Other top states include Wisconsin, New Hampshire, South Dakota and Mississippi," the report said.
So who came in first place? Iowa ranked first in "quality of life." Will the mainstream media run with this report?
Check out the reactions on Twitter:
A new study shows California has the “worst quality of life” in the US.
That’s because it’s run by crazy Democrats. Every slum & every ghetto in America is populated and governed by Democrats. Fact.
— Educating Liberals (@Education4Libs) March 1, 2018
Socialism doesn’t work, folks.
Just look at Venezuela. They are eating off the streets.
Dems don’t think that’s a good example, so let’s bring it closer to home.
California is the most socialist state in America. They just ranked last in quality of life. Coincidence? Nope!
— Brandon (@brandongroeny) March 3, 2018
?California Goes From “Reagan Country” & “The Golden State” to “Worst Quality Of Life”.?
?Sad Case Study Of Going Red To Blue?
✅Vote #ErinCruzUSSenateCA @RealErinCruz #AnthemTT45California has worst 'quality of life' in US, study says https://t.co/Wo3uN9tqsu #FoxNews
— ??RespectTheAnthem?? (@AnthemRespect) March 1, 2018
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