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If you’re thinking about moving, you may want to consider one of these states.
A new study by WalletHub compared all 50 states based on dozens of key indicators of livability to determine which states outshine others.
The factors ranged from housing costs and income growth to the education rate and quality of hospitals.
Massachusetts ranked top state to live in
By the numbers:
According to the data, Massachusetts was ranked as the top state to live in, due in large part to its strong health care system and high-quality education.
Massachusetts also had the lowest premature death rate in the country and the fifth-lowest share of adults in fair or poor health. It also has the highest share of residents with health insurance coverage, at 97.4%.
The skyline of the Financial District looking across the Fort Point Channel on November 3, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Credit: Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
In addition, the Bay State ranked first for the quality of its school systems. It had the 10th-best high school graduation rate in the country, too, at roughly 90%.
"Good-quality education has helped the state’s residents succeed financially, with the second-highest median household income, at over $101,000," the study reported.
Massachusetts was followed by Idaho, New Jersey, Wisconsin and Minnnesota.
What they're saying:
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing prices and job availability," Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said. "Many states have strong economies, though, so you should also consider a wide variety of other factors, such as how where you live will impact your health and safety, and whether you will have adequate access to activities that you enjoy. If you have children, a robust education system is also key."
Top states to live in, according to WalletHub study
See the full report here.
Massachusetts also ranks best state to have baby, raise family
Dig deeper:
Data published earlier this month also found that Massachusetts was the best state to have a baby, in large part because it had the third-lowest infant mortality rate in the country and the eighth-lowest maternal mortality rate. It also has the best neonatal hospitals in the country (for premature births or babies with health problems).
The Bay State also had the sixth-lowest share of households with infants or toddlers experiencing food insecurity, and the second-highest share of children under three years old with all seven recommended vaccines.
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Another study, published last year, also found that Massachusetts was the best state to raise a family.
The study, conducted by Birth Injury Lawyers Group, a birth injury law firm, analyzed data from all 50 states on 16 criteria in four categories: health and safety, education and childcare, affordability, and socioeconomics, to find the best and worst states for raising a family.
According to the data, Massachusetts exceled in several key areas. The state received a health and safety score of 82.27, with only 1.5% of children lacking health insurance, and the state boasted a robust network of 117.5 certified pediatricians per 100,000 children.
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The state also scored high for education and child care and socioeconomics due to its low unemployment rate of 2.9%.
"Massachusetts sets a high bar for family-friendly living, making it a highly desirable location for families seeking a well-rounded and enriching environment," the law group continued.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by WalletHub, Birth Injury Lawyers Group. This story was reported from Los Angeles.