Is New York the most hated state in the country?

New York State has it all! From the Big Apple to Buffalo, from the coast to the mountains, the history, music and lake life are just a small sample of the reasons to be proud to live in New York. On the other hand, New Yorkers pay some of the highest taxes in the country.

Overall, what do people, residents and foreigners, think of New York? here are the Top 10 most hated states in the country according to the World Population Review.

#ten – KENTUCKY – We love their chicken, bourbon and baseball bats, but Kentucky ranks 10th most hated state.

#9 – CONNECTICUT – The Nutmeg State’s biggest problem might be that all other states are indifferent and about 500,000 residents think it’s the worst place to live.

#8 – MISSISSIPPI – The birthplace of the Blues and Elvis Presley is not enough to make MS the 8th most hated state.

#7 – MICHIGAN – Nearly a million of its residents don’t like Michigan.

#6 – MASSACHUSETTS – Even Tom Brady couldn’t save Massachusetts’ reputation.

#5 – CALIFORNIA – What do you like?

#4 – WEST VIRGINIA – This state is so hated that its residents are moving to Ohio.

#3 – NEW YORK – I blame Massachusetts. They hate New York more than any other state.

#2 – NEW JERSEY – Well, duh.

#1 – ILLINOIS – Meh