This is GREAT news for Massachusetts families! If you could live anywhere in the country to raise your family, it turns out you should stay right here where you are!
WalletHub looked at all 50 states in the U.S., judging them on 42 different factors to determine which are the best states in the country to raise a family. They looked at such key factors as cost of housing, share of families with young children, quality of local schools, and healthcare, as well as if there are opportunities for fun and recreation.
Massachusetts tops the list, with an overall score of 63.37 out of 100, getting high marks for family fun, health and safety and affordability.
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