Those looking to settle down in a new state need to consider various factors, like affordability, public safety and overall quality of life, but a new study could help provide some insights into which states may be a good fit.

WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, recently released a study of the Best States to Live In , with New York ranking 9th overall, making it one of the five states in the Northeast to crack the top-10.

“When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors, like the cost of living, housing prices and job availability. Many states have strong economies, though, so you should also consider a wide variety of other factors, such as how where you live will impact your health and safety, and whether you will have adequate access to activ

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