Is Massachusetts one of the best states to live in?

Massachusetts has a lot going for it, but as with any state, there are plenty of reasons folks might not want to live there. I was born in and grew up in CT before coming to MA for college, so my relevant experience is highly New England-centric. read more

The longer I am away from Massachusetts, the more I realize that it is one of the greatest states in the country (probably). The weather, while I spent most of my teens complaining about it, is beautiful. read more

Though Massachusetts is tied with New Hampshire as the least religious state, the majority of its religious adults identify as Catholic, according to the Pew Research Center. As one of the most Catholic states in the country, the Boston Globe’s investigation into the Boston Archdiocese’s cover-up of clergy abuses shook the state beginning in 2002. read more

Massachusetts was the number one best state to live and three New England states made the top 10, while no southern States made up the top ten Overall, Massachusetts took the number one spot. The top ten was rounded out by New Hampshire, Minnesota, North Dakota, Washington, Iowa, Utah, Maryland, Colorado, and Vermont. read more