Pennsylvania ranks in top ten for best states to live in, new study shows

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Looking for a place to live can be a stressful experience, given how many factors come into play when looking for your forever home. A new study shows that Pennsylvania might be one of the most ideal states to check out during your next search.

The study, conducted by WalletHub , focused on affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life and safety when ranking what states are best to live in. Pennsylvania ranked seventh, with Massachusetts coming in first.

If you are looking to relocate to a new area, experts such as Bennie Waller, Ph.D. – William Cary Hulsey Fellow, Culverhouse College of Business – The University of Alabama said that the economy and the area are everything. What is the unemployment rate, what is the growth or decline of the population and what are the amenities you are looking for in the area?

The following states took the top ten spots for best states to live in:

1. Massachusetts
2. Florida
3. New Jersey
4. Utah
5. New Hampshire
6. Idaho
7. Pennsylvania
8. Wisconsin
9. New York
10. Wyoming

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While the need to move can come from many different outlets, such as a job or family, it is extremely important to invest time in researching what your new home has in store for you.

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