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Consumer Report Ranks California the 3rd Worst State to Move To

For generations, California represented the American Dream—a place where families moved in search of opportunity, good-paying jobs, and a better life. Today, the Golden State is earning a very different reputation. 

For 2026, California has been ranked the third-worst state to move to according to Consumer Affairs’ annual state rankings, placing behind only Louisiana and New Mexico.

California is one of the worst states someone can move to in 2026, according to the latest report from ConsumerAffairs. https://t.co/pD9GEHivF5 pic.twitter.com/ZHvMnB980f— KTLA (@KTLA) July 9, 2026

California is one of the worst states someone can move to in 2026, according to the latest report from ConsumerAffairs. https://t.co/pD9GEHivF5 pic.twitter.com/ZHvMnB980f

The report evaluates states based on affordability, safety, economic strength, healthcare, education, and quality of life.

California’s ranking was driven largely by poor scores in affordability, safety, and economic strength. 

While the state ranked 23rd in healthcare and education and 14th in quality of life, it finished dead last in affordability and 49th in safety—making it the second-most dangerous state in the nation according to the report. It........

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