CNBC’s State Rankings Clash With Reality | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

CNBC’s “best and worst states to live in” list sparked outrage — Vermont tops it, but U-Haul data shows people are flooding into Texas, Florida, and Tennessee. CNBC prioritizes reproductive rights and union power, ignoring what most folks actually care about: affordability, diversity, and basic conveniences like Chick-fil-A. Their Vermont praise is undermined by its homelessness, high taxes, and lack of diversity. Meanwhile, U.S. News still crowns Utah best — proving these rankings often miss the mark on what real Americans want in a home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…