Aerial view of downtown New Orleans.
Louisiana was ranked the worst state to live in by WalletHub.
  • WalletHub listed the 10 worst states to live in based on five key metrics.
  • It assessed each state's affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety.
  • Louisiana was ranked the worst state to live in, followed by New Mexico.

The idea of crossing state lines in search of better job opportunities, a lower cost of living, or affordable housing seems to be having a moment.