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New Jersey, Delaware beaches named top beaches on Travel.org
Beaches in the Delaware Valley were named some of the best beaches in America.
NEW JERSEY - New Jerseyans have always known they live in one of the best states in the country, but now it's official.
What we know:
New Jersey ranks as the second-best state to live in the United States this year, according to a recent study.
The Garden State was bested only by Idaho when evaluated across five main dimensions: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life and safety.
Top 10 states to live in
- Idaho
- New Jersey
- Wisconsin
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Wyoming
- Utah
- Minnesota
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
Wildwood voted best beach in New Jersey by USA Today - again!
Wildwood was just named the "Best Beach in New Jersey" by USA Today for the second year in a row.
Why NJ ranks No. 2
Dig deeper:
New Jersey ranked No. 1 overall in safety out of all 50 states, boasting the ninth-lowest violent crime rate and the 17th-lowest property crime rate in the nation.
While the state is known for having a higher cost of living (ranking 49th in affordability), the earning potential and financial stability of its residents help balance the scales.
For education and health, New Jersey came in seventh place nationwide, with the third-best overall life expectancy and the second-lowest premature death rate in the country.
Ranking ninth in quality of life, the state gives residents access to beaches along the Jersey Shore, suburban downtowns and immediate proximity to major cities like New York City and Philadelphia.
The Source: Information from this article was sourced from WalletHub.