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WalletHub compared all 50 states using 31 different measures, including gas prices, rush-hour congestion, and road conditions. The results weren’t great for Washington residents. WA state ranked 49th overall—second worst in the nation—beating only Hawaii. Vermont came out on top as the best state for drivers, with a total score of 63.08. Washington’s score was much lower, at 44.07.

Washington’s overall score is made up of four main categories. When it comes to the cost of owning and maintaining a car, the state ranked near the bottom at 48th, largely due to high prices, including gas. For traffic and road infrastructure, Washington ranked 34th. Safety was a bright spot, with the state ranking 4th nationwide. Access to vehicles and repair services, however, dragged the score down again, with a ranking of 46th.

Several specific factors hurt Washington’s standing. Gas prices are among the highest in the country, earning the state a ranking of third-worst, behind only Hawaii and California.