Best States to Start a Business
Where is it cheapest and most practical to form and run a small business?
- 1Michigan77
- 2Georgia76.8
- 3Pennsylvania76.8
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Most Affordable States
Where does an average household budget stretch furthest?
- 1Mississippi99.7
- 2Iowa95.8
- 3Kentucky95.1
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Best States for Families
Where can a family buy a home and stay near services?
- 1Texas74
- 2Ohio71.7
- 3Mississippi70.9
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Best States for Remote Workers
Where does a location-independent salary go furthest?
- 1Mississippi99.8
- 2Iowa96.9
- 3Kentucky96.4
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Best States for Students
Where is study plus living cost most manageable?
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Healthcare Access Rankings
Where is care most reachable?
- 1Texas73.2
- 2California67.6
- 3Florida61.5
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Transportation Rankings
Where can you live with less driving?
- 1Texas74
- 2California73
- 3Florida60.8
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Public Safety Rankings
How are safety services structured across states?
- 1Texas73.8
- 2California64.7
- 3Florida62.6
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Economic Opportunity Rankings
Where is the economy broadest and most active?
- 1Pennsylvania60.3
- 2Illinois60
- 3Georgia59.3
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Quality of Life Rankings
Where do cost, housing and opportunity balance best?
- 1Mississippi75.7
- 2Michigan74
- 3Indiana73.4
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