A new study found Massachusetts the ideal state to have a baby. By providing a nurturing and safe environment for families, the Bay State empowers parents to welcome a child into the world, according to the study’s sponsor, WalletHub.
Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and more, the finance company ranked the 50 states and Washington, D.C., across more than 30 metrics like cost, healthcare accessibility and family-friendliness.
Massachusetts took the top spot, followed by North Dakota, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Maine…