To determine the most ideal places to have a baby in the U.S., WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 26 measurements, including cost, healthcare accessibility, and baby- and family-friendliness, among other factors.
Here are the 10 best states to have a baby:
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- North Dakota
- Connecticut
- Colorado
- Nebraska
- District of Columbia
- California
Here are the 10 worst states to have a baby:
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- South Carolina
- Louisiana
- Oklahoma
- West Virginia
- Georgia
- Arkansas
- New Mexico
- Nevada
To access the full report, click here.
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