The best state in which to raise a family? Here's what one study said

Wondering which state is the best for settling down? Massachusetts is the best in the country for raising a family, according to a new study from WalletHub. In order to determine the most ideal places ...

The 10 best (and 5 worst) states to raise a family in 2026. See if your state is on the list — and what you should consider before making a move

States were judged on 50 metrics, including child care, education and affordability.
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These are the best states to raise a family — and 4 of the top 5 are in one region: study

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The Least Affordable Cities and Metros To Raise a Family in 2026

Raising a family simply is not cheap. A SmartAsset study found that it takes around $235,000 on average for a family of four (two adults and two kids) to live comfortably in the US. In some areas, the ...

Athan Koutsiouroumbas: Raising a family in Pa. feels harder than it should

Wherever parents congregate, you hear the same thing. The refrain can be heard at school pickup lines, church basements, ...
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These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests

WalletHub found major differences among states in affordability, safety, and family support. The rankings analyzed all 50 states using 50 weighted measures across key quality-of-life categories.

Opinion: Keeping Utah the best place to raise a family

HB290's child tax credit expansion is a small investment that will yield big results for Utah’s young families.