Do some states make it easier than others for parents to raise their children?

It does seem that way, according to data gathered by the WalletHub team and available on the financial advice website. The ideal state, according to the site is “one that’s affordable to live in during the time of high inflation and also offers high safety and good job prospects, on top of quality education, healthcare and entertainment.”

“It’s crucial to consider economic factors when deciding where to raise a family, like the job market, average income and housing costs,” knows WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe. “It’s also important to look beyond dollars and cents, as things like low-quality schools, a bad healthcare system, natural disasters, or high crime rate can turn the already stressful process of parenting into a nightmare.”

Fifty key indicators were analyzed to determine scores in the indexes of family fun, health and safety, education and childcare, and socioeconomic across all 50 states to determine where families stood the best chance of finding happiness and balance.

The best of the best – the top 10 states from the resulting list – ranked particularly high in terms of child safety, workers’ economic prosperity and education opportunities. They are:

1. Massachusetts
2. North Dakota
3. Minnesota
4. Nebraska
5. New York
6. Maine
7. New Hampshire
8. South Dakota
9. Rhode Island
10. Vermont