The 10 States That Charge the Most But Deliver the Least(The Worst Bang for Your Buck)

Why do some states cost a fortune… but feel like they deliver very little in return? In this video, we break down the 10 U.S. states with the worst bang for your buck — places where high taxes, high housing costs, and rising cost of living don’t match the quality of services, infrastructure, or everyday life residents expect. Using state-by-state data on taxes, housing prices, cost of living, and migration trends, we look at why people are increasingly frustrated in states like California, New York, Colorado, Washington, and Hawaii. These aren’t cheap states — but are they actually worth what they charge? This is a deep dive into: States with high taxes but poor infrastructure States with expensive housing and shrinking value Why people are leaving high-cost states Where your money goes — and why it feels like it disappears The growing gap between what states charge vs. what they deliver If you’ve ever asked “Why am I paying so much to live here?” — this video is for you. 0:00 Introduction: The Worst Bang for Your Buck States 0:41 #10: Illinois 2:08 #9: New Jersey 3:43 #8: Connecticut 5:35 #7: Oregon 7:35 #6: Washington State