WalletHub: New Mexico Most Stressed, Apparel Impact

A series of WalletHub studies have analyzed both apparel spending and stress levels across U.S. states. Apparel prices have increased by 6% since 2019, with some states spending more than 2% of median monthly income on clothing due to high prices and low income. WalletHub's stress ranking placed New Mexico as the most stressed state, primarily due to high crime rates, while Nebraska was the least stressed, benefiting from low work-related stress. Nevada was the second-most stressed state, ranking high in divorce and family-related stress. Florida, ranked ninth overall for stress, scored high in family and work-related stress factors. Minnesota and Wisconsin were notable for being among the least stressed states.