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The best state to live in is Massachusetts, new ranking says
Massachusetts is the best state to live in thanks to its health care and education systems, WalletHub says.
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Massachusetts just keeps coming out on top.
In recent weeks, WalletHub has said the state has the best school systems in the country, and is the No. 1 state in which to have a baby. Now the personal finance website declares that Massachusetts is the best place to live in all of America.
"Massachusetts is the best state to live in, due in large part to its strong health care system and high-quality education," WalletHub says.
Massachusetts ranked first in the education and health categories.
On the health side, the state has the highest percentage of insured residents at 97.3%. The premature death rate in Massachusetts is the lowest in the country and there are also fewer adults in fair or poor health compared to other states.
In addition to having the best schools, WalletHub says Massachusetts has one of the best high school graduation rates in the country at more than 90%, and the third-highest median household income at over $94,000.
Massachusetts also has the fifth-lowest crime rate in the country, according to WalletHub.