Massachusetts Named Best State to Raise a Family for Second Year

Despite High Cost of Living, Education & Child Care Excellence Secures Top Spot

Massachusetts has been named the best state to raise a family for the second consecutive year, according to a comprehensive evaluation by WalletHub.
The evaluation analyzed five key pillars: Family Fun, Health & Safety, Education & Child Care, Affordability, and Socio-economics.
Massachusetts scored particularly high in the Education & Child Care dimension, thanks to world-class universities like Harvard and MIT, and a highly praised public school system.
However, the cost of living in Massachusetts is 50% higher than the national average, with housing costs 124% above the national average.
North Dakota secured the second spot, climbing two positions from its 2023 ranking, excelling in Education & Child Care and Socio-economics, and maintaining a cost of living that’s 4% lower than the national average.