In a recent ranking of the best states to live in, Washington failed to make the top 20 despite its strong performance in several key areas. According to WalletHub, a personal finance website, the state’s score was significantly impacted by its low rankings in affordability and safety.
“Washington did not make the top 20 due to a combination of factors that weigh heavily against its overall score,” Chip Lupo, writer for WalletHub, told MyNorthwest. “While Washington performs well in areas such as economy (ranked 10th) and education & health (ranked 13th), its rankings in affordability (ranked 36th) and safety (ranked 50th) significantly detract from its overall standing.”
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