Virginia ranked 11th best state to live in, North Carolina 23rd

A new study that ranks the best states to live in has Virginia high up on the list.

On WalletHub's "Best States to Live In" rankings for 2024 , the commonwealth is listed at number 11.

Massachusetts placed in first on the list, with Florida in second and New Jersey in third. North Carolina was ranked 23.

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The ranking is compiled using five criteria: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety, according to WalletHub.

Using these criteria, each state is then graded on a 100-point scale. Virginia received a score of 57.93.

The relevant data was gathered on July 15, 2024, from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, CDC, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many other organizations, WalletHub said.

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