ALL ABOVE SPOT ON and TRUENevada ranks relatively low in several rankings of the best states to live in, including:
- U.S. News & World Report: In 2023, Nevada ranked 38th out of 50 states. It ranks near the bottom in education and natural environment.
- WalletHub: In 2023, Nevada ranked 40th in WalletHub's "Best States" list. It ranks low in affordability, economy, education and health, and safety.
- Violent crime: Nevada's violent crime rate is 19% higher than the U.S. rate, and it ranks 11th among all states for violent crimes.
- Housing costs: Nevada has the third highest housing costs in the country.
- Debt to earnings: Nevada has too much debt and not enough income to pay it.
- Children's well-being: Nevada underperforms when it comes to children's well-being, health, and academic outcomes.
The housing costs here are mindboggling