Quality of Life by State
Cost of living, commute times, gas and electricity prices, and overall livability by state.
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Massachusetts
Livability Score:
60.23
Best State to Live In:
60.23
Cost of Living:
148.8
Gas Price:
3.933
Gas Tax:
24
Electricity Rates:
31.16
Commute Time:
30.4
Car Insurance Cost:
2114
Average Credit Score:
731
Idaho
Livability Score:
60.19
Best State to Live In:
60.19
Cost of Living:
103.3
Gas Price:
4.254
Gas Tax:
32
Electricity Rates:
12.07
Commute Time:
21.2
Car Insurance Cost:
1262
Average Credit Score:
729
New Jersey
Livability Score:
59.81
Best State to Live In:
59.81
Cost of Living:
121.7
Gas Price:
4.093
Gas Tax:
42.4
Electricity Rates:
23.13
Commute Time:
31.4
Car Insurance Cost:
2936
Average Credit Score:
722
Wisconsin
Livability Score:
59.66
Best State to Live In:
59.66
Cost of Living:
95.5
Gas Price:
3.818
Gas Tax:
30.9
Electricity Rates:
18.2
Commute Time:
22.4
Car Insurance Cost:
1457
Average Credit Score:
737
Minnesota
Livability Score:
58.69
Best State to Live In:
58.69
Cost of Living:
99.5
Gas Price:
3.572
Gas Tax:
28.5
Electricity Rates:
14.98
Commute Time:
22
Car Insurance Cost:
1928
Average Credit Score:
741
Florida
Livability Score:
58.51
Best State to Live In:
58.51
Cost of Living:
100.5
Gas Price:
4.198
Gas Tax:
38.61
Electricity Rates:
15.92
Commute Time:
28.6
Car Insurance Cost:
3406
Average Credit Score:
704
New Hampshire
Livability Score:
58.21
Best State to Live In:
58.21
Cost of Living:
117.1
Gas Price:
3.925
Gas Tax:
22.2
Electricity Rates:
26.32
Commute Time:
26.1
Car Insurance Cost:
1510
Average Credit Score:
735
New York
Livability Score:
57.94
Best State to Live In:
57.94
Cost of Living:
132.7
Gas Price:
4.069
Gas Tax:
32.68
Electricity Rates:
28.37
Commute Time:
31.2
Car Insurance Cost:
4535
Average Credit Score:
719
Utah
Livability Score:
57.94
Best State to Live In:
57.94
Cost of Living:
107.2
Gas Price:
4.162
Gas Tax:
36.45
Electricity Rates:
12.88
Commute Time:
21.8
Car Insurance Cost:
2114
Average Credit Score:
728
Pennsylvania
Livability Score:
57.9
Best State to Live In:
57.9
Cost of Living:
101.7
Gas Price:
4.152
Gas Tax:
57.6
Electricity Rates:
20.19
Commute Time:
25.7
Car Insurance Cost:
2321
Average Credit Score:
720
Wyoming
Livability Score:
57.9
Best State to Live In:
57.9
Cost of Living:
100.4
Gas Price:
3.823
Gas Tax:
24
Electricity Rates:
12.85
Commute Time:
17.7
Car Insurance Cost:
1716
Average Credit Score:
722
Iowa
Livability Score:
56.23
Best State to Live In:
56.23
Cost of Living:
91
Gas Price:
3.482
Gas Tax:
30.5
Electricity Rates:
12.83
Commute Time:
19.2
Car Insurance Cost:
1409
Average Credit Score:
728
Maine
Livability Score:
56.21
Best State to Live In:
56.21
Cost of Living:
110.3
Gas Price:
3.967
Gas Tax:
30
Electricity Rates:
30.73
Commute Time:
24.4
Car Insurance Cost:
1251
Average Credit Score:
731
Virginia
Livability Score:
56.18
Best State to Live In:
56.18
Cost of Living:
103.7
Gas Price:
4.063
Gas Tax:
28.2
Electricity Rates:
15.87
Commute Time:
28.4
Car Insurance Cost:
1653
Average Credit Score:
721
Montana
Livability Score:
55.21
Best State to Live In:
55.21
Cost of Living:
105.2
Gas Price:
3.796
Gas Tax:
33
Electricity Rates:
12.86
Commute Time:
17.9
Car Insurance Cost:
2079
Average Credit Score:
730
North Dakota
Livability Score:
54.63
Best State to Live In:
54.63
Cost of Living:
99.1
Gas Price:
3.451
Gas Tax:
23
Electricity Rates:
10.92
Commute Time:
16.2
Car Insurance Cost:
1623
Average Credit Score:
730
Illinois
Livability Score:
54.6
Best State to Live In:
54.6
Cost of Living:
95.2
Gas Price:
4.294
Gas Tax:
47
Electricity Rates:
16.36
Commute Time:
28.1
Car Insurance Cost:
1801
Average Credit Score:
720
South Dakota
Livability Score:
54.12
Best State to Live In:
54.12
Cost of Living:
99.7
Gas Price:
3.555
Gas Tax:
28
Electricity Rates:
13.6
Commute Time:
15.9
Car Insurance Cost:
1822
Average Credit Score:
731
Colorado
Livability Score:
53.58
Best State to Live In:
53.58
Cost of Living:
110.2
Gas Price:
3.816
Gas Tax:
22
Electricity Rates:
16.44
Commute Time:
26.4
Car Insurance Cost:
2445
Average Credit Score:
729
Nebraska
Livability Score:
52.89
Best State to Live In:
52.89
Cost of Living:
91.7
Gas Price:
3.482
Gas Tax:
33.25
Electricity Rates:
11.76
Commute Time:
18.3
Car Insurance Cost:
1930
Average Credit Score:
728
Vermont
Livability Score:
52.71
Best State to Live In:
52.71
Cost of Living:
117.6
Gas Price:
4.094
Gas Tax:
12.1
Electricity Rates:
23.29
Commute Time:
22.2
Car Insurance Cost:
1212
Average Credit Score:
737
North Carolina
Livability Score:
52.32
Best State to Live In:
52.32
Cost of Living:
96.4
Gas Price:
3.931
Gas Tax:
40.5
Electricity Rates:
13.68
Commute Time:
25.4
Car Insurance Cost:
1454
Average Credit Score:
707
Kansas
Livability Score:
52.2
Best State to Live In:
52.2
Cost of Living:
90.2
Gas Price:
3.365
Gas Tax:
24
Electricity Rates:
14.29
Commute Time:
19.1
Car Insurance Cost:
2109
Average Credit Score:
720
Connecticut
Livability Score:
52.09
Best State to Live In:
52.09
Cost of Living:
113.1
Gas Price:
4.082
Gas Tax:
25
Electricity Rates:
28.3
Commute Time:
26
Car Insurance Cost:
2453
Average Credit Score:
724
Rhode Island
Livability Score:
52.05
Best State to Live In:
52.05
Cost of Living:
115.2
Gas Price:
3.997
Gas Tax:
34
Electricity Rates:
30.14
Commute Time:
25.3
Car Insurance Cost:
2479
Average Credit Score:
719
Ohio
Livability Score:
51.61
Best State to Live In:
51.61
Cost of Living:
91
Gas Price:
3.751
Gas Tax:
38.5
Electricity Rates:
17.59
Commute Time:
23.5
Car Insurance Cost:
1308
Average Credit Score:
713
Georgia
Livability Score:
51.59
Best State to Live In:
51.59
Cost of Living:
93.4
Gas Price:
3.716
Gas Tax:
31.2
Electricity Rates:
14.46
Commute Time:
28.2
Car Insurance Cost:
2287
Average Credit Score:
692
Missouri
Livability Score:
51.23
Best State to Live In:
51.23
Cost of Living:
90
Gas Price:
3.559
Gas Tax:
22
Electricity Rates:
11.8
Commute Time:
23.1
Car Insurance Cost:
2105
Average Credit Score:
712
Indiana
Livability Score:
51.17
Best State to Live In:
51.17
Cost of Living:
91.3
Gas Price:
3.905
Gas Tax:
33
Electricity Rates:
16.19
Commute Time:
23.4
Car Insurance Cost:
1432
Average Credit Score:
710
Michigan
Livability Score:
51.07
Best State to Live In:
51.07
Cost of Living:
91.6
Gas Price:
3.861
Gas Tax:
30
Electricity Rates:
19.52
Commute Time:
24.1
Car Insurance Cost:
3397
Average Credit Score:
717
Arizona
Livability Score:
51.01
Best State to Live In:
51.01
Cost of Living:
103.1
Gas Price:
4.742
Gas Tax:
18
Electricity Rates:
15.61
Commute Time:
25.9
Car Insurance Cost:
2111
Average Credit Score:
709
California
Livability Score:
50.49
Best State to Live In:
50.49
Cost of Living:
138.5
Gas Price:
5.929
Gas Tax:
54
Electricity Rates:
30.29
Commute Time:
28.4
Car Insurance Cost:
2567
Average Credit Score:
721
Delaware
Livability Score:
50.03
Best State to Live In:
50.03
Cost of Living:
103.2
Gas Price:
3.914
Gas Tax:
23
Electricity Rates:
16.51
Commute Time:
25.7
Car Insurance Cost:
2396
Average Credit Score:
713
Maryland
Livability Score:
49.79
Best State to Live In:
49.79
Cost of Living:
121.7
Gas Price:
4.088
Gas Tax:
46.6
Electricity Rates:
20.61
Commute Time:
31.2
Car Insurance Cost:
2533
Average Credit Score:
714
Hawaii
Livability Score:
49.38
Best State to Live In:
49.38
Cost of Living:
186.8
Gas Price:
5.595
Gas Tax:
16
Electricity Rates:
39.79
Commute Time:
27.4
Car Insurance Cost:
1434
Average Credit Score:
730
Washington
Livability Score:
49.17
Best State to Live In:
49.17
Cost of Living:
115.3
Gas Price:
5.386
Gas Tax:
49.4
Electricity Rates:
13.81
Commute Time:
27.3
Car Insurance Cost:
2215
Average Credit Score:
734
Kentucky
Livability Score:
47.53
Best State to Live In:
47.53
Cost of Living:
88
Gas Price:
3.91
Gas Tax:
26
Electricity Rates:
14.27
Commute Time:
23.5
Car Insurance Cost:
2492
Average Credit Score:
704
Texas
Livability Score:
47.21
Best State to Live In:
47.21
Cost of Living:
94.3
Gas Price:
3.824
Gas Tax:
20
Electricity Rates:
15.69
Commute Time:
26.6
Car Insurance Cost:
2577
Average Credit Score:
692
Oregon
Livability Score:
47.2
Best State to Live In:
47.2
Cost of Living:
117.1
Gas Price:
4.988
Gas Tax:
40
Electricity Rates:
14.66
Commute Time:
23
Car Insurance Cost:
1755
Average Credit Score:
730
Tennessee
Livability Score:
47.02
Best State to Live In:
47.02
Cost of Living:
92
Gas Price:
3.852
Gas Tax:
26.4
Electricity Rates:
13.1
Commute Time:
25
Car Insurance Cost:
1736
Average Credit Score:
703
Alabama
Livability Score:
47.01
Best State to Live In:
47.01
Cost of Living:
88.6
Gas Price:
3.84
Gas Tax:
29
Electricity Rates:
16.06
Commute Time:
25
Car Insurance Cost:
2029
Average Credit Score:
689
West Virginia
Livability Score:
47
Best State to Live In:
47
Cost of Living:
83.6
Gas Price:
3.975
Gas Tax:
35.7
Electricity Rates:
14.77
Commute Time:
25.3
Car Insurance Cost:
1787
Average Credit Score:
699
Oklahoma
Livability Score:
46.34
Best State to Live In:
46.34
Cost of Living:
88.6
Gas Price:
3.272
Gas Tax:
19
Electricity Rates:
12.62
Commute Time:
21.8
Car Insurance Cost:
2155
Average Credit Score:
693
South Carolina
Livability Score:
45.65
Best State to Live In:
45.65
Cost of Living:
96.3
Gas Price:
3.82
Gas Tax:
28.75
Electricity Rates:
15.41
Commute Time:
24.9
Car Insurance Cost:
2339
Average Credit Score:
699
Nevada
Livability Score:
44.61
Best State to Live In:
44.61
Cost of Living:
103.4
Gas Price:
5.005
Gas Tax:
23
Electricity Rates:
13.98
Commute Time:
24.4
Car Insurance Cost:
2365
Average Credit Score:
699
Alaska
Livability Score:
44.17
Best State to Live In:
44.17
Cost of Living:
125.8
Gas Price:
4.619
Gas Tax:
8.95
Electricity Rates:
25.52
Commute Time:
18.8
Car Insurance Cost:
1679
Average Credit Score:
720
Mississippi
Livability Score:
43.53
Best State to Live In:
43.53
Cost of Living:
85.5
Gas Price:
3.755
Gas Tax:
18.79
Electricity Rates:
14.24
Commute Time:
24.4
Car Insurance Cost:
1920
Average Credit Score:
677
Arkansas
Livability Score:
42.07
Best State to Live In:
42.07
Cost of Living:
87.6
Gas Price:
3.61
Gas Tax:
24.7
Electricity Rates:
12.35
Commute Time:
22
Car Insurance Cost:
2450
Average Credit Score:
693
Louisiana
Livability Score:
40.57
Best State to Live In:
40.57
Cost of Living:
91.8
Gas Price:
3.79
Gas Tax:
20
Electricity Rates:
12.46
Commute Time:
25.5
Car Insurance Cost:
3824
Average Credit Score:
686
New Mexico
Livability Score:
39.68
Best State to Live In:
39.68
Cost of Living:
93.1
Gas Price:
4.013
Gas Tax:
17
Electricity Rates:
14.7
Commute Time:
21.7
Car Insurance Cost:
1959
Average Credit Score:
701
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Rank
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State
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Livability Score
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Best State to Live In
|
Cost of Living
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Gas Price
|
Gas Tax
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Electricity Rates
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Commute Time
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Car Insurance Cost
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Average Credit Score
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| 1 |
Massachusetts
|
60.23 | 60.23 | 148.80 | 3.93 | 24 | 31.16 | 30.40 | 2,114 | 731 |
| 2 |
Idaho
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60.19 | 60.19 | 103.30 | 4.25 | 32 | 12.07 | 21.20 | 1,262 | 729 |
| 3 |
New Jersey
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59.81 | 59.81 | 121.70 | 4.09 | 42.40 | 23.13 | 31.40 | 2,936 | 722 |
| 4 |
Wisconsin
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59.66 | 59.66 | 95.50 | 3.82 | 30.90 | 18.20 | 22.40 | 1,457 | 737 |
| 5 |
Minnesota
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58.69 | 58.69 | 99.50 | 3.57 | 28.50 | 14.98 | 22 | 1,928 | 741 |
| 6 |
Florida
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58.51 | 58.51 | 100.50 | 4.20 | 38.61 | 15.92 | 28.60 | 3,406 | 704 |
| 7 |
New Hampshire
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58.21 | 58.21 | 117.10 | 3.92 | 22.20 | 26.32 | 26.10 | 1,510 | 735 |
| 8 |
New York
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57.94 | 57.94 | 132.70 | 4.07 | 32.68 | 28.37 | 31.20 | 4,535 | 719 |
| 9 |
Utah
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57.94 | 57.94 | 107.20 | 4.16 | 36.45 | 12.88 | 21.80 | 2,114 | 728 |
| 10 |
Pennsylvania
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57.90 | 57.90 | 101.70 | 4.15 | 57.60 | 20.19 | 25.70 | 2,321 | 720 |
| 11 |
Wyoming
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57.90 | 57.90 | 100.40 | 3.82 | 24 | 12.85 | 17.70 | 1,716 | 722 |
| 12 |
Iowa
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56.23 | 56.23 | 91 | 3.48 | 30.50 | 12.83 | 19.20 | 1,409 | 728 |
| 13 |
Maine
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56.21 | 56.21 | 110.30 | 3.97 | 30 | 30.73 | 24.40 | 1,251 | 731 |
| 14 |
Virginia
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56.18 | 56.18 | 103.70 | 4.06 | 28.20 | 15.87 | 28.40 | 1,653 | 721 |
| 15 |
Montana
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55.21 | 55.21 | 105.20 | 3.80 | 33 | 12.86 | 17.90 | 2,079 | 730 |
| 16 |
North Dakota
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54.63 | 54.63 | 99.10 | 3.45 | 23 | 10.92 | 16.20 | 1,623 | 730 |
| 17 |
Illinois
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54.60 | 54.60 | 95.20 | 4.29 | 47 | 16.36 | 28.10 | 1,801 | 720 |
| 18 |
South Dakota
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54.12 | 54.12 | 99.70 | 3.56 | 28 | 13.60 | 15.90 | 1,822 | 731 |
| 19 |
Colorado
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53.58 | 53.58 | 110.20 | 3.82 | 22 | 16.44 | 26.40 | 2,445 | 729 |
| 20 |
Nebraska
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52.89 | 52.89 | 91.70 | 3.48 | 33.25 | 11.76 | 18.30 | 1,930 | 728 |
| 21 |
Vermont
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52.71 | 52.71 | 117.60 | 4.09 | 12.10 | 23.29 | 22.20 | 1,212 | 737 |
| 22 |
North Carolina
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52.32 | 52.32 | 96.40 | 3.93 | 40.50 | 13.68 | 25.40 | 1,454 | 707 |
| 23 |
Kansas
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52.20 | 52.20 | 90.20 | 3.37 | 24 | 14.29 | 19.10 | 2,109 | 720 |
| 24 |
Connecticut
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52.09 | 52.09 | 113.10 | 4.08 | 25 | 28.30 | 26 | 2,453 | 724 |
| 25 |
Rhode Island
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52.05 | 52.05 | 115.20 | 4.00 | 34 | 30.14 | 25.30 | 2,479 | 719 |
| 26 |
Ohio
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51.61 | 51.61 | 91 | 3.75 | 38.50 | 17.59 | 23.50 | 1,308 | 713 |
| 27 |
Georgia
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51.59 | 51.59 | 93.40 | 3.72 | 31.20 | 14.46 | 28.20 | 2,287 | 692 |
| 28 |
Missouri
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51.23 | 51.23 | 90 | 3.56 | 22 | 11.80 | 23.10 | 2,105 | 712 |
| 29 |
Indiana
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51.17 | 51.17 | 91.30 | 3.90 | 33 | 16.19 | 23.40 | 1,432 | 710 |
| 30 |
Michigan
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51.07 | 51.07 | 91.60 | 3.86 | 30 | 19.52 | 24.10 | 3,397 | 717 |
| 31 |
Arizona
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51.01 | 51.01 | 103.10 | 4.74 | 18 | 15.61 | 25.90 | 2,111 | 709 |
| 32 |
California
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50.49 | 50.49 | 138.50 | 5.93 | 54 | 30.29 | 28.40 | 2,567 | 721 |
| 33 |
Delaware
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50.03 | 50.03 | 103.20 | 3.91 | 23 | 16.51 | 25.70 | 2,396 | 713 |
| 34 |
Maryland
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49.79 | 49.79 | 121.70 | 4.09 | 46.60 | 20.61 | 31.20 | 2,533 | 714 |
| 35 |
Hawaii
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49.38 | 49.38 | 186.80 | 5.59 | 16 | 39.79 | 27.40 | 1,434 | 730 |
| 36 |
Washington
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49.17 | 49.17 | 115.30 | 5.39 | 49.40 | 13.81 | 27.30 | 2,215 | 734 |
| 37 |
Kentucky
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47.53 | 47.53 | 88 | 3.91 | 26 | 14.27 | 23.50 | 2,492 | 704 |
| 38 |
Texas
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47.21 | 47.21 | 94.30 | 3.82 | 20 | 15.69 | 26.60 | 2,577 | 692 |
| 39 |
Oregon
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47.20 | 47.20 | 117.10 | 4.99 | 40 | 14.66 | 23 | 1,755 | 730 |
| 40 |
Tennessee
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47.02 | 47.02 | 92 | 3.85 | 26.40 | 13.10 | 25 | 1,736 | 703 |
| 41 |
Alabama
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47.01 | 47.01 | 88.60 | 3.84 | 29 | 16.06 | 25 | 2,029 | 689 |
| 42 |
West Virginia
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47 | 47 | 83.60 | 3.98 | 35.70 | 14.77 | 25.30 | 1,787 | 699 |
| 43 |
Oklahoma
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46.34 | 46.34 | 88.60 | 3.27 | 19 | 12.62 | 21.80 | 2,155 | 693 |
| 44 |
South Carolina
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45.65 | 45.65 | 96.30 | 3.82 | 28.75 | 15.41 | 24.90 | 2,339 | 699 |
| 45 |
Nevada
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44.61 | 44.61 | 103.40 | 5.00 | 23 | 13.98 | 24.40 | 2,365 | 699 |
| 46 |
Alaska
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44.17 | 44.17 | 125.80 | 4.62 | 8.95 | 25.52 | 18.80 | 1,679 | 720 |
| 47 |
Mississippi
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43.53 | 43.53 | 85.50 | 3.75 | 18.79 | 14.24 | 24.40 | 1,920 | 677 |
| 48 |
Arkansas
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42.07 | 42.07 | 87.60 | 3.61 | 24.70 | 12.35 | 22 | 2,450 | 693 |
| 49 |
Louisiana
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40.57 | 40.57 | 91.80 | 3.79 | 20 | 12.46 | 25.50 | 3,824 | 686 |
| 50 |
New Mexico
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39.68 | 39.68 | 93.10 | 4.01 | 17 | 14.70 | 21.70 | 1,959 | 701 |
| 51 |
District of Columbia
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Common Questions
Which state has the highest livability score?
Massachusetts has the highest livability score at 60.23. New Mexico has the lowest, at 39.68.
Which state has the highest best state to live in?
Massachusetts has the highest best state to live in at 60.23. New Mexico has the lowest, at 39.68.
Which state has the lowest cost of living?
West Virginia has the lowest cost of living at 83.6. Hawaii has the highest, at 186.8.
Which state has the lowest gas price?
Oklahoma has the lowest gas price at $3.272/gal. California has the highest, at $5.929/gal.
Which state has the lowest gas tax?
Alaska has the lowest gas tax at 8.95 c/gal. Pennsylvania has the highest, at 57.60 c/gal.
Which state has the lowest electricity rates?
North Dakota has the lowest electricity rates at 10.92 c/kWh. Hawaii has the highest, at 39.79 c/kWh.
Which state has the lowest commute time?
South Dakota has the lowest commute time at 15.9 min. New Jersey has the highest, at 31.4 min.
Which state has the lowest car insurance cost?
Vermont has the lowest car insurance cost at $1,212/yr. New York has the highest, at $4,535/yr.