Where should you raise your family? These states rank highest and lowest

Not every state is equal when it comes to raising kids — ConsumerAffairs ranked all 50 on cost, safety, schools, and healthcare

Deciding where to put down roots is one of the most significant choices parents make for their children. 

And although each household has its own priorities, data regarding safety, costs, and schools can help you figure out which state could give you the strongest foundation for your family. 

A recent analysis by ConsumerAffairs, a customer news and review platform, looked at which states provide the best and worst conditions to raise a family.

ConsumerAffairs' research team evaluated all 50 states, analyzing data across five distinct categories: affordability, which carried the heaviest weight; safety; public education quality; access to health care; and general quality of life factors, such as air quality and........

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