Survey Reveals The 10 Best & Worst States To Have A Baby

According to a WalletHub analysis, Massachusetts ranks as the best state to have a baby, while Mississippi is the worst. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, D.C. across 31 metrics in four key categories: cost, healthcare, baby-friendliness, and overall family-friendliness. Massachusetts topped the list, excelling in healthcare and family-friendliness. North Dakota, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Maine rounded out the top five best states. At the bottom, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas, and New Mexico were among the worst-performing states, scoring poorly in areas like healthcare and family-friendliness. The District of Columbia was ranked number one for baby-friendliness, but placed 10th overall. Other states in the top 10 best places to have a baby include Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Iowa, and Alabama, which ranked last for baby-friendliness. (Newser)