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Louisiana is a bottom-five state for folks looking to relocate.
A new ConsumerAffairs scorecard ranks the Pelican State second-to-last nationwide for new residents, finishing ahead of only New Mexico.
The publication evaluated all 50 states on daily living costs, local economies, and quality of life.
The report notes the lowest-ranked states struggled across the board with safety, health care, and education metrics.
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