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MoverMath — every figure sourced, with its limits stated. Printed September 27, 2026. Sources and caveats for every measure: movermath.com/methodology

Find the right state for you

Rank all 50 states against your priorities for housing, work, taxes, weather, schools and daily life using sourced MoverMath data.

Individual fitStates Our compromiseStates + counties Like here, but…States + counties

a few questions

How will you earn a living there?

Question 1 of 14. Your ranking updates as you answer.

State matches

Set at least one factor to see how states rank for you.

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Measure

Household income, personal income, local costs, and adjusted income.

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