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Morgan Quitno Press, 2005
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Texas 2nd September 2010 |
Texas is the best place to live. Most fortune 500 companies, low taxes, low cost of living. Texas has the best highway system in the country so you don't have to worry about traffic. Texas is the most air conditioned place in the world for the summer and it doesn't have to deal with freezing winters. Texas has the largest economy of any state in the us and low unemployment rates. |
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Britneys 1st September 2010 |
Virginia being in the top 10 though. I live in Oklahoma and I can definitely see why ugg they're in the toilet along with rest of the bible belt, it's like living with the Taliban down here? really?? |
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Neon Sly 30th August 2010 |
New Jersey??? |
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NYisn't50! 16th August 2010 |
You know, if people in Mississippi had computers, or knew how to use technology, they'd probably be really offended at being ranked so low. |
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Ann 16th August 2010 |
LOL, the south is all at the bottom. |
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Sue25 12th August 2010 |
I don't agree with this data? "Michigan is ranked 25 on the list as best to live with the 4th highest unemployment, the 6th highest gun violent state, and the 10th highest taxed. Did I miss something?" Yea... what Mark said! |
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cathy 12th August 2010 |
I don't believe it. |
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cab 7th August 2010 |
Florida should be more down. the place gets wrecked by hurricanes, the weather is too hot, and most of it is a swampy mess. Up here we get bug infested, Florida gets alligator infested. |
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Mark 5th August 2010 |
Isn't it a kick? Michigan is ranked 25 on the list as best to live with the 4th highest unemployment, the 6th highest gun violent state, and the 10th highest taxed. Did I miss something? |
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Bostonian 2nd August 2010 |
Massachusetts is AWESOME i simply love it! i've been to other states but MA wins |
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The Georgian 1st August 2010 |
How could Georgia be number 38? The Atlanta Metro has an excellent quality of life, the best schools in the country, good weather, and is an all around great place to live. But then again, Georgia has a high poverty level, typical of the South. Lastly, I was in Minnesota in June and can see why it's ranked #2. It's so cold, though! |
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Kat82 27th July 2010 |
There are morons and crime in every state. It's personal preference. I enjoy living in the south. I have traveled a lot as a nurse, but coming back here to a close-knit community is what I enjoy. |
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Abby Jones 27th July 2010 |
I think this is pretty much accurate indeed. The southern states, the Bible Belt of America ranked in the most apporiate place possible. Those state are crime ridden and drug infested with the law enforcement protecting those kind of people. Do NOT live in the South at all by no means! Other than that the ranking looks good. |
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Alex 19th July 2010 |
This looks more like a chart for per capita cases of seasonal depression disorder, how is this determined? I live on South Beach; it is hard to weigh the crime against the standard of living in such a place. Most of your neighbors in south florida came here for three reasons: to die, to party, and political/economic asylum. In other words, the sources method lacks a number of variables. No oil or hurricanes by the way, come visit the beach! |
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The Doctor 19th July 2010 |
How can Michigan be listed so high with a terrible economy & the highest unemployment rate in the country. Michigan should be ranked last or near the last. The thing is that the Automotive industry road this state rampant & as well as their local/federal government in the state with false promises of more jobs. Plus the weather in the winter is terrible there. |
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mud 13th July 2010 |
Michigan...I can't believe it's even on the list. How old is this list and who was paid to write it? |
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David 11th July 2010 |
This is not on a fair rubric, considering it has all the southern states in the bottoms. Is crime rate not considered? |
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Mitch 6th July 2010 |
Anderson is a douche! Mississippi stinks like goat balls. |
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andertuba 3rd July 2010 |
Florida's climate is awful. Who would want to spend everyday sweating like a pig? I think the the mountain west would be ideal. Dry air.....and few people. |
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robin 30th June 2010 |
it all dependes on your goverment, they are the ones who make it hard on us,they keep taking and taxing everything, which makes it hard for people to live anywhere. im from upstate ny just inside the adirondack park, and we plan on selling our home here and moving out of ny. |
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gsh 30th June 2010 |
The list is rediculous. I would think, Florida, Texas, Washington State, Colorado, New mexico. The frozen tundra of the northeast has to be the worst possible place in america. How could anyone place New Hampshire, New york over Hawaii. That is psychotic |
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Nick 19th June 2010 |
See I would Rank New York a lot higher. With NY people focus too much on the city, but upstate is totally different, education value is a lot higher in mid state too. Plus as the only state left with the regents I'd say we take the cake :) |
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Buster 19th June 2010 |
Florida is a crime ridden hell hole. Pretty much anywhere multiculturalism exists is a dung heap! |
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Andrew 17th June 2010 |
Idaho needs to be ranked lower |
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Ron 9th June 2010 |
This is pretty much how I would rate it also from other info I've seen on the net. I value and educated populace as #1 in importance. I do wonder at Wyoming and Virginia being in the top 10 though. I live in Oklahoma and I can definitely see why they're in the toilet along with rest of the bible belt, it's like living with the Taliban down here. When I'm able I will be moving to one of the top 3 which have been in my radar for years now. |
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Aaron 6th June 2010 |
It's interesting how there are no southeastern states ranked higher than 37, Especially Florida. |
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John yo 22nd May 2010 |
How can this info be correct and up to date, since the great disaster hit this country in 2009? It would be nice to see up to date information. Most of the ratings of states listed is not reality! |
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Yolk fhf 17th May 2010 |
I would expect Florida to be up at the top!! |
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Lola 10th May 2010 |
I would like to know exactly what areas this is based on. I think likely it is based on education attainment and income levels, etc. which I don't think are valued appropriately. What about a sense of community and abundance of close relationships bot with friends and family?! |
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J 7 f 7th May 2010 |
I say Flordia is the best place to live in 'cause it has the perfect weather all year round! Plus, it has kind citicens and nice houses for sale! |
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