The Best States to Live in for 2019

Ready to move somewhere new but not sure where? Fortunately, the United States is home to plenty of unique and interesting places to call home. In fact, the sheer number of incredible cities and states to call home can be downright overwhelming. Fortunately, WalletHub’s done the research for you. The personal finance website compared all 50 states to develop its list of 2019’s Best States to Live In. According to WalletHub, states were rated based on key indicators of livability including housing costs, hospital quality, education rate, income growth, crime rate, average weekly work hours, percentage of insured population and homeownership rate – among many others. Four of the top 10 states to live in are located out west, three are located in the Northeast, two in the Midwest and one in the South. For a look at the top 10 states live in right now, keep reading.

Top 10 best states to live in right now

Massachusetts

Minnesota

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Colorado

Wisconsin

Virginia

Iowa

Utah

Idaho

10 worst states to live in

According to WalletHub, the 10 worst states to live in include: Nevada (#40), Kentucky (#41), Oklahoma (#42), West Virginia (#43), South Carolina (#44), Alaska (#45), Alabama (#46), Arkansas (#47), New Mexico (#48), Louisiana (#49) and Mississippi (#50). For a look at the full list of rankings, check here.

Ready to move?

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