Tennessee and Kentucky are two of the toughest states to live in, according to findings from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
A Wallethub study last month found residents in those states among the least happy in the country.
OECD's interactive research map (a spreadsheet download is also available at that link) examines nine criteria of well being: education, jobs, income, safety, health, environment, civic engagement, access to essential services and housing.
Purely by the numbers, New Hampshire offers the best quality of life at an average score of 8.6 in each category.
In general, the South scored low compared to other regions in the country.
Tennessee averaged just below a six, coming in the fifth worst spot. Kentucky fared slightly better at No. 11, scoring about six points on average.
Both states scored poorly in safety and health, while education and housing access were the bright spots.
Nearby states performed roughly the same, with a handful of differences. Illinois topped the list in terms of income levels, while Indiana and Missouri scored strongly in education.
