U.S. News and World Report has released its annual list of the best cities to live in for 2024. The report considers various factors such as a state’s economy, public safety, education, and more. Delaware ranked fourth in fiscal stability, ninth in health care, and 21st in economy. However, the state fell short in infrastructure, crime and corrections, education, and natural environment.
The rankings were based on what matters most to residents, including healthcare and education followed by state economies, infrastructure, opportunities offered to residents. Fiscal stability, crime and corrections, natural environment are also taken into account. Delaware outperformed neighboring states Pennsylvania and Maryland but was ranked below New Jersey.
According to U.S. News and World Report, the top 5 states to live in for 2024 are Utah, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Minnesota, Idaho. On the other hand