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Moving is a stressful process if you don’t also have to make the difficult decision of where to move to.
Your decision about where to move may have gotten a little easier. WalletHub just released its 2024 Most Livable States report.
Taking into account the cost of living, quality of education, and safety, WalletHub compared all 50 states to determine the ideal place to live in the US.
Iowa ranks 12th among the most livable places in the country, beating Minnesota and Maine, which came in 13th and 14th, respectively. However, Iowa has dropped one spot from its 11th place ranking in 2023. It’s also a slightly lower rating than the sixth place U.S. News & World Report awarded the state in its list earlier this year.
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What are the top 10 most livable states according to WalletHub?
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- New Jersey
- Utah
- New Hampshire
- Idaho
- Pennsylvania
- Wisconsin
- new York
- Wyoming
Which states have the lowest housing costs according to WalletHub?
Even though Iowa has dropped slightly in its overall score starting in 2023, it still holds the title for most affordable housing, taking first place two years in a row, according to WalletHub.
Here are the five states with the lowest housing costs:
- Iowa
- South Dakota
- North Dakota
- Kansas
- Ohio
How did Iowa perform in each category?
- Affordability: Iowa ranked 21st.
- Economy: Iowa ranked 32nd.
- Education and Health: Iowa ranked 15th.
- Quality of life: Iowa ranked 16th.
- Safety: Iowa finished 12th.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
