California ranked among the nation's worst states to move to in a new ConsumerAffairs report, with high living costs, crime concerns, and economic challenges dragging the Golden State to 48th out of 50.

Only Louisiana and New Mexico ranked lower in the annual study, while California held the same position it received last year.

The ConsumerAffairs Research Team compared all 50 states using five key metrics: affordability, safety, economic strength, healthcare and education, and quality of life.

California posted its worst showing in affordability, finishing last. It also ranked 49th in safety and 41st in economic strength.

The state's stronger performances in healthcare and education (23rd) and quality of life (14th) kept it from finishing at the bottom of the list.

ConsumerAffairs said California's cost-of-living crisis continues to be one of its biggest drawbacks.

"And although California and Oregon rank higher in education and healthcare, their ongoing cost-of-living crises were evident in their affordability rankings, where they place 50th and 44th, respectively," the report read.

According to the New York Post, the ConsumerAffairs report states: "Typical housing costs account for 21.1% of the median income for CA residents, exceeding the national average of 17.6%."

The Post also cited the report's finding that: "Living in California costs about 10.7% more than the national average — meaning residents pay more for everyday goods and services than most Americans."

Safety also factored heavily into the state's ranking.

According to the Post, California recorded 4.9 violent crimes and 20.78 property crimes per 1,000 residents, above the national averages of 3.6 violent crimes and 17.6 property crimes per 1,000 residents.

The latest findings come as the state continues to grapple with persistent concerns over housing affordability, crime, and the cost of living.

They also follow a recent WalletHub study that found California is home to six of the nation's least-educated cities.

New Hampshire claimed the top spot in the ConsumerAffairs rankings after placing second last year, followed by Utah, Idaho, Virginia, and Maine.

The five lowest-ranked states were Oklahoma (46th), Arkansas (47th), California (48th), Louisiana (49th), and New Mexico (50th).