Arizona Ranked Worst State to Move | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Arizona’s getting slammed in a new study as one of the worst states to move to, ranking tenth — and it’s not just about the heat. With poor air quality, low scores in healthcare, education, safety, and affordability, the state’s quality of life is dragging it down. Surprisingly, Arizona still ranks fifth for economic strength, but that’s not enough to offset the other shortcomings. Even compared to pricey states like California and New York, Arizona’s affordability issues aren’t helping — proving that “good” places to live are all about balancing money, safety, nature, and more. Listen in…