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GA Among Best States To Live In U.S., New Survey Says

With its Southern roots, Georgia lands among the best states to live in the U.S. See how the Peach State fared on the national list.

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Atlanta is the 25th best state to live in, per a WalletHub ranking.
Atlanta is the 25th best state to live in, per a WalletHub ranking. (Shutterstock)

GEORGIA — The Peach State is in the middle of the pack among best states to live in this year, according to a new survey.

With its Southern roots, Georgia came in at No. 25 on the nationwide list released Monday. It was topped by Massachusetts, Florida, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York and other states.

WalletHub analyzed housing costs, income growth, education rates and the quality of hospitals when ranking all 50 states. Experts said Georgia has an overall score of 52.50.

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“When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing prices and job availability," WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe said in a news release this week.

"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.”

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Source: WalletHub

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See Georgia's full ranking below:

  • Affordability: 14
  • Economy: 19
  • Education and Health: 41
  • Quality of Life: 18
  • Safety: 19

Georgia hosts a variety of well-known attractions for tourists, including the World of Coca-Cola and Six Flags Over Georgia.

Other attractions include the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, river cruises in Savannah, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in Blue Ridge and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta.

Georgia is home to the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta United and the Atlanta Hawks.

Here are the top 10 best states to live in, per WalletHub:

  1. Massachusetts
  2. Florida
  3. New Jersey
  4. Utah
  5. New Hampshire
  6. Idaho
  7. Pennsylvania
  8. Wisconsin
  9. New York
  10. Wyoming

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In July, Atlanta was named the second best city to live in the U.S. by the Economist Intelligence Unit, and U.S. News and World Report said Georgia has 24 of the best bed and breakfast spots.

See WalletHub's full methodology here.

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