In A Nutshell Massachusetts ranks first among the best states to raise a family in 2026, followed by Minnesota and North Dakota, while New Mexico, West Virginia, and Mississippi ranked at the bottom.

There’s so much to consider, including schools, safety, and the cost of living. To help simplify the decision-making, ...

Connecticut was named the fifth-best state for quality of life in CNBC's "Top States for Business" study this year. CNBC ranks each U.S. state annually from a business standpoint. The states are given ...

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