Becker's Healthcare August 12, 2024
Molly Gamble

Massachusetts’ public healthcare system helps propel it to the top spot as the best state to live in, according to a new ranking.

WalletHub released its 2024 edition of the Best States to Live In, Aug. 12. The ranking is informed by an analysis comparing states on 51 key indicators of livability, including the quality of public hospitals, premature death rate and share of uninsured population.

WalletHub compared the 50 states across five dimensions of livability: affordability; economy; education and health; quality of Life; and safety. Each dimension was weighted at 20 points to inform states’ overall scores.

Massachusetts has the lowest premature death rate in the country and the lowest share of adults in fair or poor health....

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