The Best & Worth States To Raise A Family

WalletHub has released its new list ranking the Best and Worst States to Raise a Family for 2026.

The report compares all 50 states using 50 key factors, including education, child care, affordability, health and safety, and overall quality of life.

*FULL LIST HERE*

The 10 Best States to Raise A Family In 2026

1 Massachusetts
2 Minnesota
3 North Dakota
4 Wisconsin
5 Nebraska
6 New York
7 Connecticut
8 New Hampshire
9 Illinois
10 Maine

The 10 Worst States to Raise A Family In 2026

1 New Mexico
2 West Virginia
3 Mississippi
4 Nevada
5 Alabama
6 Louisiana
7 Arkansas
8 Oklahoma
9 South Carolina
10 Georgia

*FULL LIST HERE*