Best U.S. States to Live In 2025, Ranked from Worst to Best

Every year, U.S. News & World Report determines a ranking of the best places to live in the United States and you might be wondering where your hometown ranks!

The ranking from 2024 is still current for the new year as of this time. The company considers 71 different metrics to determine the standings.

Here’s a breakdown of the rankings through eight different categories: 15.97% is health care, 15.94% is education, 13.36% is economy, 12.93% is infrastructure, 12.29% is opportunity...