Colorado Is Not Among the Best States to Live In

Most people living in Colorado would agree it is a pretty amazing state to live in. You have the mountains, incredible wildlife, and a nice location in the middle of the United States. While there are some negatives like the weather, long winters, and the cost of living, overall it is a pretty great place to call home. Many who visit the state hope to move here because of how desirable it is. Is Colorado the best state to live in, and if not, where does it rank among all the states in the country?

The Best and Worst States to Live In

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California has perfect weather and sunshine. Florida has theme parks and great beaches. Oregon has incredible shorelines and beautiful forests. Colorado has the mountains and the clean air. Which state ranks as the best in America to call home? A recent study on WalletHub ranked the best states to live in and used categories such as affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety to help choose the best states. Using these criteria, it was determined that Idaho is shockingly the best state to live in, with New Jersey being second, and Wisconsin rounding out the top three. The worst state to live in is New Mexico, with Louisiana being the second worst, and Mississippi rounding out the bottom three. So with Colorado missing out on the top three, where does it fall on the list?

Is Colorado a Good State to Live In?

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With the beautiful mountains, the good air quality, and good school systems, most would think Colorado would be a top five or top ten state to live in, but according to this study, you would be wrong. Colorado shockingly didn't even crack the top 20. Coming in at 21st is the Centennial State, and Colorado ranked 28th in affordability, 27th in economy, 4th in education and health, 8th in quality of life, but disappointingly 47th in safety. While the school systems and health care are great in Colorado, the state has far too much crime, making it unsafe for many in the area. The good air quality and the amount of time residents spend outdoors likely play a factor in the high quality of life ranking.

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