Florida is second-best state to live in in 2024, according to study

TAMPA, Fla. - The Sunshine State is the second-best state to call home, according to a recent study by WalletHub.

The study found that Florida is a good place to grow wealth because it has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%. The state also has the sixth-highest median household income growth. 

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Florida offers a variety of leisure activities for residents. According to WalletHub, the state also has the 13th-lowest violent crime rate and the 15th-lowest property crime rate.

The study compared all 50 states based on 51 key indicators of livability.

According to WalletHub, the top five states to live in are:

1. Massachusetts
2. Florida
3. New Jersey
4. Utah
5. New Hampshire

To read the full study, click here.

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