Idaho Tops WalletHub’s Best States to Live Ranking; Utah, Wyoming Make Top 10
WalletHub said Minnesota scored 57.94 points and ranked second in education and health among 50 states, while Wisconsin finished third overall.
- On Monday, WalletHub placed Minnesota 8th overall out of 50 states in its 2026 "Best States to Live In" ranking, with a total score of 57.94 out of 100 points.
- WalletHub compared all 50 states across 51 measures of livability, examining five broad categories: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety.
- Minnesota scores well in economy and quality of life but ranks dead last for safety, which measures violent and property crime rates.
- Idaho took the top spot nationally, followed by New Jersey, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire rounding out the top five states.
- WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said when choosing where to move, "you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing prices and job availability" alongside health, safety, and education systems.
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