Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family in 2024 (2024)

Families move often – in fact, the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. Plus, around 25.6 million Americans, or 7.8% of the population, moved in 2023. Moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss.

With families in mind, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 45 key metrics that consider essential family dynamics, such as the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation. While not perfect — given personal preferences and the limitations of publicly available data — our findings will hopefully give movers a better sense of their options.

Top 5 Places to Raise a Family in 2024

Fremont, CA
Overland Park, KS
Irvine, CA
Plano, TX
Seattle, WA

“Finding the best place to raise a family is difficult, between balancing an affordable cost of living with good educational opportunities, safety and enough recreation to keep kids entertained. On top of all of these factors, people also often want to raise their children close to their extended family. Therefore, current or prospective parents can benefit from narrowing down their choices to a few of the best cities that are within a reasonable drive of their family.”

Cassandra Happe, WalletHub Analyst

Table of Contents

Main FindingsIn-Depth Look at the Best Places to Raise a FamilyAsk the ExpertsMethodology

Main Findings

Embed on your website

Best Places to Raise a Family

Overall Rank	City	Total Score	Family Fun Rank	Health & Safety Rank	Education & Child Care Rank	Affordability Rank	Socio-economics Rank
1	Fremont, CA	73.55	78	3	1	11	1
2	Overland Park, KS	70.11	118	21	13	1	3
3	Irvine, CA	68.99	21	1	2	49	13
4	Plano, TX	68.05	74	5	29	7	4
5	Seattle, WA	64.14	72	109	7	8	20
6	Gilbert, AZ	64.02	79	20	43	12	5
7	San Jose, CA	63.88	37	17	10	56	15
8	San Diego, CA	63.67	5	25	12	82	26
9	Boise, ID	63.34	32	16	50	23	24
10	Huntington Beach, CA	63.28	84	18	4	81	8
11	Bismarck, ND	62.72	111	49	65	4	12
12	San Francisco, CA	62.71	18	56	5	57	61
13	Scottsdale, AZ	62.68	39	37	84	15	6
14	Charleston, SC	62.53	28	34	42	24	58
15	Madison, WI	62.18	85	30	88	5	18
16	Lincoln, NE	61.80	68	47	46	16	25
17	Chandler, AZ	61.61	48	41	62	29	7
18	Virginia Beach, VA	61.48	141	9	28	38	19
19	Austin, TX	60.99	77	100	32	9	40
20	Sioux Falls, SD	60.88	130	48	36	18	36
21	Columbia, MD	60.81	87	44	138	2	37
22	Omaha, NE	60.73	99	55	24	19	66
23	Chesapeake, VA	60.31	107	14	61	31	28
24	Fargo, ND	60.31	119	40	67	14	29
25	Honolulu, HI	59.89	25	12	31	122	23
26	Portland, OR	59.82	53	137	8	36	72
27	Warwick, RI	59.81	182	8	33	20	49
28	Portland, ME	59.63	160	26	26	44	45
29	Pearl City, HI	59.21	179	22	6	73	11
30	Henderson, NV	59.12	44	24	53	62	41
31	Nashua, NH	59.11	159	45	39	34	27
32	Lexington-Fayette, KY	58.64	148	13	48	25	86
33	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	58.59	88	54	15	118	10
34	South Burlington, VT	58.56	169	79	19	33	14
35	Cedar Rapids, IA	58.49	144	43	100	6	65
36	Huntsville, AL	58.33	100	29	58	45	63
37	Santa Rosa, CA	58.22	76	15	41	89	54
38	Pittsburgh, PA	57.89	67	61	47	22	130
39	Washington, DC	57.84	61	69	20	26	157
40	Pembroke Pines, FL	57.81	140	6	9	137	68
41	Santa Clarita, CA	57.66	115	2	21	121	71
42	Minneapolis, MN	57.39	27	149	139	3	96
43	Chula Vista, CA	56.92	101	10	30	128	44
44	Denver, CO	56.84	9	144	66	43	89
45	Billings, MT	56.41	138	127	51	27	48
46	St. Paul, MN	56.19	31	116	118	13	114
47	Sacramento, CA	56.16	3	93	99	72	97
48	Tampa, FL	55.76	4	94	76	71	135
48	Orlando, FL	55.76	8	133	45	64	126
50	Casper, WY	55.72	62	85	81	69	42
51	Cheyenne, WY	55.72	133	135	106	21	16
52	Jersey City, NJ	55.46	163	4	25	96	98
53	Raleigh, NC	55.39	143	102	82	10	81
54	Peoria, AZ	55.36	81	74	120	55	34
55	Salt Lake City, UT	55.27	69	152	87	40	17
56	Garden Grove, CA	55.19	47	19	14	171	53
57	St. Petersburg, FL	55.19	71	78	123	48	57
58	Charlotte, NC	55.14	95	115	64	32	82
59	Aurora, IL	54.99	106	46	38	83	107
60	Nampa, ID	54.96	49	31	124	75	70
61	Glendale, CA	54.93	41	11	18	170	73
62	Colorado Springs, CO	54.84	45	123	105	50	52
63	Grand Prairie, TX	54.65	51	51	103	101	43
64	Las Vegas, NV	54.45	2	50	158	113	113
65	Juneau, AK	54.40	177	66	114	63	2
66	Durham, NC	54.38	171	126	35	28	77
67	Oklahoma City, OK	54.32	64	136	107	39	59
68	Lewiston, ME	54.31	156	53	44	70	80
69	Missoula, MT	54.09	90	131	27	84	90
70	Oceanside, CA	54.05	98	27	55	142	31
71	Atlanta, GA	54.01	14	143	73	30	154
72	Laredo, TX	53.83	63	64	16	143	104
73	New York, NY	53.73	7	52	11	176	132
74	Columbus, OH	53.64	56	92	132	37	128
75	Modesto, CA	53.36	23	36	169	87	75
76	Burlington, VT	53.29	161	108	57	42	87
77	Brownsville, TX	53.15	91	82	3	157	133
78	Des Moines, IA	52.76	139	70	150	17	138
79	Chicago, IL	52.53	22	67	71	100	146
80	Amarillo, TX	52.46	80	121	101	79	50
81	Yonkers, NY	52.40	180	32	23	109	110
82	Reno, NV	52.39	35	73	127	103	83
83	Boston, MA	52.37	97	35	37	108	149
84	Spokane, WA	52.23	92	124	92	52	108
85	Los Angeles, CA	52.11	1	72	60	174	105
86	Fort Worth, TX	51.93	55	118	145	67	74
87	Grand Rapids, MI	51.88	162	83	130	41	99
88	Anchorage, AK	51.70	127	119	79	85	21
89	Tulsa, OK	51.66	15	158	126	61	111
89	Rapid City, SD	51.66	135	173	72	47	51
91	Kansas City, MO	51.60	29	171	122	46	94
92	Cape Coral, FL	50.86	165	33	98	129	39
93	El Paso, TX	50.66	12	84	59	160	131
94	Manchester, NH	50.66	170	89	117	66	67
95	Cincinnati, OH	50.62	11	112	116	65	171
96	Phoenix, AZ	50.61	6	157	152	110	78
97	Irving, TX	50.35	173	77	140	91	9
98	Tallahassee, FL	50.11	119	129	70	68	141
99	Arlington, TX	50.03	96	95	125	111	62
100	Tempe, AZ	50.01	43	142	173	90	33
101	Jacksonville, FL	49.96	86	125	110	74	115
102	Long Beach, CA	49.94	34	42	40	178	102
103	Port St. Lucie, FL	49.94	178	38	128	116	30
104	Anaheim, CA	49.84	38	59	75	172	46
105	Vancouver, WA	49.82	131	128	54	99	106
106	Mesa, AZ	49.80	94	99	165	98	32
107	Lubbock, TX	49.79	104	161	49	92	91
108	Chattanooga, TN	49.53	154	148	108	53	95
109	Louisville, KY	49.40	146	113	109	58	117
110	Bakersfield, CA	49.33	19	134	155	119	92
111	Garland, TX	49.30	147	65	104	132	47
112	Oxnard, CA	49.29	40	7	154	175	69
113	West Valley City, UT	49.15	42	114	181	107	22
114	Providence, RI	49.09	105	39	52	136	156
115	Fort Smith, AR	49.03	83	147	77	123	79
116	Nashville, TN	49.00	126	156	141	54	76
117	Buffalo, NY	48.97	112	96	89	51	173
118	Fontana, CA	48.75	33	88	136	166	38
119	Fort Wayne, IN	48.68	168	63	166	60	84
120	Salem, OR	48.60	153	103	94	114	85
121	Oakland, CA	48.54	137	138	34	105	139
122	Stockton, CA	48.47	20	91	129	145	143
123	Knoxville, TN	48.32	128	117	102	86	137
124	Santa Ana, CA	47.67	102	28	69	180	35
125	Charleston, WV	47.66	181	146	163	35	103
126	Tacoma, WA	47.59	175	174	56	59	112
127	Riverside, CA	47.54	60	120	142	161	55
128	Worcester, MA	47.39	155	90	86	102	150
129	Columbus, GA	47.35	89	87	112	144	129
130	Springfield, MO	46.95	125	175	85	94	88
131	Columbia, SC	46.83	30	104	143	112	169
132	Glendale, AZ	46.78	24	139	157	148	109
133	Albuquerque, NM	46.67	26	180	156	77	122
134	Corpus Christi, TX	46.64	157	107	113	117	93
135	Rochester, NY	46.43	124	86	68	80	179
136	Wichita, KS	46.38	158	140	162	88	56
137	Newport News, VA	46.33	142	60	177	125	100
138	San Antonio, TX	46.15	50	159	131	130	125
139	Philadelphia, PA	46.12	16	105	146	139	172
140	Richmond, VA	45.94	145	76	134	120	147
141	Dallas, TX	45.91	93	141	121	138	116
142	Moreno Valley, CA	45.86	54	71	179	168	64
143	Greensboro, NC	45.71	114	160	90	106	142
144	Ontario, CA	45.55	66	68	164	173	60
145	Houston, TX	45.43	57	172	97	133	134
146	Dover, DE	45.29	176	81	95	135	148
147	Fresno, CA	45.27	46	132	149	146	152
148	Huntington, WV	45.14	113	80	174	134	140
149	Tucson, AZ	45.05	10	168	170	150	120
150	Fayetteville, NC	45.05	117	130	91	162	127
151	Norfolk, VA	44.70	109	98	159	147	124
152	Aurora, CO	44.62	167	163	115	95	101
153	Mobile, AL	44.57	116	122	119	141	151
154	Toledo, OH	44.37	82	106	153	124	168
155	Winston-Salem, NC	44.36	110	150	151	126	121
156	Miami, FL	44.02	75	62	17	181	161
157	North Las Vegas, NV	43.83	59	58	182	152	136
158	Indianapolis, IN	43.70	151	162	175	78	119
159	St. Louis, MO	43.59	58	179	171	76	155
160	New Haven, CT	43.43	52	101	111	156	175
161	Fort Lauderdale, FL	43.22	164	145	78	163	123
162	Las Cruces, NM	43.12	13	177	135	159	144
163	Akron, OH	43.09	136	97	176	104	167
164	Baton Rouge, LA	42.95	123	176	93	97	165
165	Milwaukee, WI	42.95	65	167	148	127	162
166	Wilmington, DE	42.93	121	111	74	131	180
167	Little Rock, AR	42.70	166	181	80	93	118
168	Hialeah, FL	41.96	174	23	22	182	153
169	Montgomery, AL	41.79	122	155	133	140	163
170	Bridgeport, CT	41.53	149	57	83	169	176
171	Shreveport, LA	41.33	129	166	96	153	158
172	Baltimore, MD	40.85	150	110	172	115	177
173	Augusta, GA	40.04	132	165	144	149	159
174	Jackson, MS	39.90	73	178	137	158	164
175	New Orleans, LA	39.70	36	170	161	165	166
176	Birmingham, AL	39.30	134	151	147	151	174
177	San Bernardino, CA	39.07	17	169	178	177	145
177	Gulfport, MS	39.07	103	154	160	167	160
179	Newark, NJ	37.99	172	75	63	179	178
180	Cleveland, OH	35.40	108	153	167	164	181
181	Detroit, MI	34.91	70	164	180	155	182
182	Memphis, TN	33.85	152	182	168	154	170

Note: With the exception of “Total Score,” all of the columns in the table above depict the relative rank of that city, where a rank of 1 represents the best conditions for that metric category.

Playgrounds per Capita

Most

T-1. New York, NY
T-1. Chicago, IL
T-1. Charlotte, NC
4. Detroit, MI
5. Milwaukee, WI

Fewest

98. Jersey City, NJ
99. Santa Ana, CA
100. Newark, NJ
101. Gilbert, AZ
102. Hialeah, FL

Best City vs. Worst City: 13x Difference

New York, NY vs. Hialeah, FL

Attractions

Most

T-1. New York, NY
T-1. Chicago, IL
T-1. Las Vegas, NV
T-1. Los Angeles, CA
T-1. San Francisco, CA

In-Depth Look at the Best Places to Raise a Family

Fremont, CA

Fremont, CA, is the best place to raise a family in 2024, due largely to economic factors. The city boasts one of the highest median family incomes after adjusting for the cost of living, at close to $122,000, and it has the fourth-lowest share of families living in poverty as well as the third-lowest share receiving food stamps. In addition, 50.5% of families in Fremont have children under age 18, one of the highest rates in the country.

Fremont is especially good when it comes to children’s education, with a high percentage of public schools rated at least a 7 out of 10 (67.4%), and many summer camp opportunities per capita.

Fremont also is a city where residents are able to stay healthy. Only 1.4% of children lack health insurance, the second-lowest percentage in the country, and only 1.1% of the population lacks access to healthy food. The city also has the fifth-most parkland acres per capita, allowing for good outdoor exercise opportunities.

Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS, is the second-best place to raise a family in 2024. It has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, at 2.4%, along with one of the highest median family incomes, at over $140,000 after adjusting for the cost of living. Overland Park has a very small percentage of families in poverty or receiving food stamps, too.

Another area where Overland Park stands out is that it has the second-highest percentage of two-parent families in the country, at nearly 82%. It also has the 10th-lowest separation and divorce rate in the country.

To top things off, Overland Park is a good place for children to stay safe, with a low infant mortality rate, a low traffic fatality rate and the ninth-best public hospitals in the country.

Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA, is the third-best place to raise a family, and it has the lowest violent crime rate per capita as well as the 20th-lowest property crime rate per capita. This, combined with a low traffic fatality rate, can help children stay safe.

In addition, Irvine is a great place to be in for children’s education. It has the highest percentage of schools with a 7+ out of 10 rating, at close to 90%, along with a lot of summer camp opportunities per capita.

Finally, Irvine has the 10th-highest share of families with children under 18 years old and the third-lowest separation and divorce rate in the country, both of which promote positive social development among children.

Ask the Experts

Raising a family is a tall order. And with so many important decisions to make, it’s often difficult to determine where to turn for help with family matters. We turned to experts in the fields of family studies, psychology and household finance for tips, insights and a few cautionary tales. Click on the experts’ profiles below to read their bios and thoughts on the following key questions:

To what degree is child development and a family’s quality of life influenced by the city in which they live? How?
What are some of the biggest points of concern for families nowadays?
How can local officials make their cities more attractive to young families?
What should families consider when choosing a place to set down roots?
In evaluating the best cities for families, what are the top five indicators?
What are the most important steps parents can take to help their children grow up healthy?

Ask the Experts

David MacPhee
Ph.D. – Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, Community-University Partnership Director, Colorado State University Prevention Research Center – Colorado State University - College of Health and Human Sciences
Read More

Rona Milch Novick
Ph.D. – Dean, Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, Raine & Stanley Silverstein Chair in Professional Ethics and Values – Yeshiva University
Read More

Dr. Tami James Moore
CFLE – Professor of Family Science, College of Education – University of Nebraska at Kearney
Read More

Pepper Schwartz
Ph.D. – Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of Washington and On-air relationship expert, Married at First Sight, Lifetime television network
Read More

Brian J. Willoughby
Ph.D. – Professor, School of Family Life; Fellow, The Wheatley Institute – Brigham Young University
Read More

Acey Mercer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & CEO - ACME Advocacy; Lecturer, Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology - University at Albany; President - Prism Counseling & Advocacy
Read More

More Experts

Methodology

In order to determine which cities are most conducive to family life, WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across five key dimensions: 1) Family Fun, 2) Health & Safety, 3) Education & Child Care, 4) Affordability and 5) Socio-economics.

We evaluated those categories using 45 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for family life. Data for metrics marked with an asterisk (*) were available at the state level only. For metrics marked with two asterisks (**), we calculated population size using the square root of the population in order to avoid overcompensating for minor differences across cities.

Finally, we determined each city’s weighted average across all metrics to calculate its overall score and used the resulting scores to rank-order our sample. Our sample considers only the city proper in each case and excludes cities in the surrounding metro area.

Family Fun – Total Points: 20

Playgrounds per Capita**: Full Weight (~1.11 Points)
Ice Rinks per Capita**: Half Weight (~0.56 Points)
Skate Parks per Capita**: Half Weight (~0.56 Points)
Bike Rental Facilities per Capita**: Half Weight (~0.56 Points)
Mini Golf Locations per Capita**: Half Weight (~0.56 Points)
Parkland Acreage per Capita: Half Weight (~0.56 Points)
Walkability: Full Weight (~1.11 Points)
Bike Score: Full Weight (~1.11 Points)
Number of Attractions: Full Weight (~1.11 Points)
Note: “Attractions” include, for instance, zoos, museums and theaters.
Recreation-Friendliness: Double Weight (~2.22 Points)
Note: This metric is based on WalletHub’s “” ranking.
Sports-Fan-Friendliness: Double Weight (~2.22 Points)
Note: This metric is based on WalletHub’s “Best Sports Cities” ranking.
Ideal Weather: Quadruple Weight (~4.44 Points)
Note: This metric is based on WalletHub’s “” ranking.
Share of Families with Young Children: Triple Weight (~3.33 Points)
Note: “Young children” include the population aged 0 to 18.
Average Commute Time: Half Weight (~0.56 Points)

Health & Safety – Total Points: 20

Air Quality: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Water Quality: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Limited Access to Healthy Foods: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Pediatricians per Capita: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Share of Uninsured Children: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Note: “Children” include the population aged 0 to 18.
Public Hospitals Ranking*: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Infant Mortality Rate: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Pedestrian-Fatality Rate: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Driving Fatalities per Capita: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Violent-Crime Rate per Capita: Double Weight (~2.86 Points)
Property-Crime Rate per Capita: Double Weight (~2.86 Points)
Family Homelessness: Full Weight (~1.43 Points)
Note: This metric measures the number of homeless people in families per total homeless population.

Education & Child Care – Total Points: 20

School-System Quality: Double Weight (~6.15 Points)
Note: This metric is based on GreatSchools.org average score.
High School Graduation Rate: Half Weight (~1.54 Points)
Child-Care Costs*: Half Weight (~1.54 Points)
Note: This metric was adjusted for the median family income.
Child Day-Care Services per Capita: Full Weight (~3.08 Points)
Childcare Workers per Total Number of Children under 14 Years: Full Weight (~3.08 Points)
Parental-Leave Policy Score*: Full Weight (~3.08 Points)
Note: This metric is based on the report card from Expecting Better: A State-by-State Analysis of Laws That Help Expecting and New Parents.
Summer Learning Opportunities per Capita**: Half Weight (~1.54 Points)

Affordability – Total Points: 20

Cost of Living: Full Weight (~6.67 Points)
Note: This metric was calculated as follows: Median Annual Family Income / Cost-of-Living Index.
Housing Affordability: Full Weight (~6.67 Points)
Note: This metric was calculated as follows: Median Annual Family Income / Housing Costs (accounts for both rent and home-sales prices).
Wallet Wellness: Full Weight (~6.67 Points)
Note: This metric is based on WalletHub’s “” ranking.

Socio-economics – Total Points: 20

Share of Two-Parent Families: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Separation & Divorce Rate: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Share of Families Living in Poverty: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Share of Families Receiving Food Stamps: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Unemployment Rate: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Underemployment Rate: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Debt per Median Earnings: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Wealth Gap: Full Weight (~2.35 Points)
Foreclosure Rate: Half Weight (~1.18 Points)

Sources: Data used to create this ranking were collected as of April 30, 2024 from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Environmental Protection Agency, County Health Rankings, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Council for Community and Economic Research, The Trust for Public Land, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Partnership for Women & Families, TripAdvisor, Walk Score, Chmura Economics & Analytics, TransUnion, Yelp, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GreatSchools.org, Numbeo, ATTOM, a property data provider and WalletHub research.

Supporting Video Files:

Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family in 2024 (2024)

FAQs

Where is the best place to raise a family in 2024? ›

FREMONT, Calif.

And Fremont, population 225,000, is also the best place to raise a family in the United States because of its overall wealth, health and access to activities, according to WalletHub's 2024 Best Cities For Families ranking.

Find Out More ›

What is the most desirable location to raise a family? ›

These are the best cities in the US to raise a family, according to WalletHub

Overall Rank	City	Total Score
1	Fremont, CA	73.55
2	Overland Park, KS	70.11
3	Irvine, CA	68.99
4	Plano, TX	68.05

6 more rows

Jun 2, 2024

View Details ›

What is the safest city in the US to raise a family? ›

1. Lehi, Utah. Several factors helped make Lehi the safest city in the U.S., but two in particular stand out: Lehi has the lowest violent crime rate and the lowest property crime rate in the whole study.

Find Out More ›

What is the #1 state to raise a family? ›

1. Massachusetts. WalletHub named Massachusetts the best state to raise a family, citing its low unemployment rate, good school systems, and safety for children's health and well-being.

Find Out More ›

What is the best city to raise a family on a budget? ›

Overland Park, Kansas ranks high

The WalletHub team ranked Overland Park, Kansas as the second best city to raise a family. The city also ranked No. 1 in affordability. Plano, Texas and Seattle, Washington also ranked in the top 10 for both overall rankings and affordability.

Discover More ›

What is the fastest growing family structure in America? ›

Explanation: The single-parent family is the fastest growing family type in North America. This type of family consists of one parent raising one or more children on their own.

See Details ›

What is the happiest place to grow up? ›

Iceland is one of the named common-interest states, where average life satisfaction is two points higher than in weak states. The Nordic countries (Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden) all have high ranks for happiness and equality – and we know that equality contributes to general life satisfaction.

Learn More Now ›

Where is the best small town to raise a family? ›

The best small cities to live in the USA offer a high quality of life, affordability, and job opportunities. Cities like Boise, Idaho; Durham, North Carolina; and Provo, Utah rank highly for their livability. Factors such as cost of living, safety, education, and access to amenities contribute to the rankings.

What is the most expensive state to raise a family in? ›

1. Massachusetts. Raising a child in Massachusetts costs an estimated $35,841 a year – the most expensive state in the country and nearly double the national average.

Read On ›

Where is the best place to live with a child in USA? ›

25 Best Places To Raise A Family In The U.S.

Fremont, California.
Overland Park, Kansas.
Irvine, California.
Plano, Texas.
Seattle, Washington.
Gilbert, Arizona.
San Jose, California.
San Diego, California.

More items...

May 28, 2024

Discover More ›

Where is the safest cheapest place to live in US? ›

Georgia is home to the safest and most affordable small cities in the U.S., with Roswell and Johns Creek ranking No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.

Know More ›

What is the most family friendly city in the US? ›

These are the best cities in the US to raise a family, according to WalletHub

Overall Rank	City	Education & Child Care Rank
1	Fremont, CA	1
2	Overland Park, KS	13
3	Irvine, CA	2
4	Plano, TX	29

6 more rows

May 29, 2024

Show Me More ›

What is the best state to move to in 2024? ›

ConsumerAffairs recently conducted an analysis comparing all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., across five key categories to determine the best states to move to in 2024. Utah emerged as the top state, with Idaho securing the third spot.

Explore More ›

What state is financially best to live in? ›

Top 5 Best States for Families To Live on the Average Salary

Connecticut: The Best State Financially for Families. ...
New Hampshire. ...
Maryland. ...
New Jersey. ...
Virginia. ...
Hawaii: The Worst State Financially for Families. ...
Nevada. ...
Florida.

More items...

Feb 20, 2024

Find Out More ›

What state will be the best in the future? ›

Utah. Utah will be the nation's No. 1 state to live in 2032. ...
Minnesota. Full-time employment: 8. Economic confidence: 1. ...
Colorado. Full-time employment: 10. ...
Nebraska. Full-time employment: 2. ...
North Dakota. Full-time employment: 1. ...
Virginia. Full-time employment: 9. ...
Iowa. Full-time employment: 6. ...
Hawaii. Full-time employment: 47.

More items...

Read On ›

Where is the best place to raise a family on the East Coast? ›

The best in the eastern US are Charleston, South Carolina, at 14 and Virginia Beach at 18. In the Washington DC, area, Columbia, Maryland, is 21, and Chesapeake, Virginia, is No.

Explore More ›