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MD Among Best States To Live In U.S., New Survey Says
With its mid-Atlantic roots, MD lands among the best states to live in the U.S. See how the East Coast state fared on the national list.
MARYLAND — Maryland is in the middle of the pack among best states to live in this year, according to a new survey.
With its mid-Atlantic roots, Maryland came in at No. 26 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.
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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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Experts said Maryland has an overall score of 52.18. See Maryland's full ranking below:
- Affordability: 38
- Economy: 37
- Education and Health: 16
- Quality of Life: 34
- Safety: 17
Maryland hosts a variety of tourist attractions, including Six Flags America in Upper Malboro, National Harbor in Prince George's County, the Ocean City Boardwalk in Ocean City and a plethora of museums.
It is also home to the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles.
Here are the top 10 best states to live in, per WalletHub:
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- New Jersey
- Utah
- New Hampshire
- Idaho
- Pennsylvania
- Wisconsin
- New York
- Wyoming
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In July, Baltimore was named among the best dog park cities by LawnStarter, and Travel + Leisure said in April that Ocean City is one of the best beaches nationwide.
See WalletHub's full methodology here.
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