With millions of Americans moving each year and summer being the most popular time of year to move, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best States to Live In, as well as expert commentary, to help people find a new home that is affordable, safe and enjoyable.
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of livability. They range from housing costs and income growth to the education rate and hospital systems.
Living Conditions in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 43rd
- 30th – Housing Costs
- 42nd – % of Population in Poverty
- 40th – % of Insured Population
- 27th – % of Adults in Fair or Poor Health
- 31st – Avg. Weekly Work Hours
- 18th – Restaurants per Capita
Top 5 States to Live In
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- New Jersey
- Utah
- New Hampshire
Housing Costs
Lowest
- 1. Iowa
- 2. South Dakota
- 3. North Dakota
- 4. Kansas
- 5. Ohio
Highest
- 46. Florida
- 47. Nevada
- 48. Oregon
- 49. Hawaii
- 50. California
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-live-in/62617
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
