Best and Worst States to Make A Living 2013 – Full List

See how all 50 U.S. states ranked in this analysis of job-related conditions.

Written by Kristin Marino

Financial Expert

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Didn’t see your state on the lists of Best States to Make a Living or Worst States to Make a Living? Find it below in the full 50-state rankings.

Again, these rankings are based on an analysis that considered:

Average wage and unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living data from C2ER (formerly ACCRA)
State tax rate information from Tax-Rates.org
The Workplace Environment rankings from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index poll

Going from best to worst, here is how all 50 U.S. states ranked for 2013:

Kristin Marino

Managing Editor

Kristin Marino is a seasoned voice in the finance and education sectors, with rich experience spanning decades as a writer and editor. Kristin has lent her editorial financial expertise to platforms like MoneyRates, The Balance, and MoneyGeek. With a keen ability to distill complex financial concepts into accessible insights, she remains dedicated to guiding readers toward informed financial choices.