Florida ranked sixth in WalletHub’s 2025 Best States to Live list, which evaluated all 50 states using 51 metrics across affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life and safety. The Sunshine State excelled with the nation’s highest number of restaurants per capita, third-best income growth and a strong economy ranking at 11th. However, it ranked 24th in homeownership, 27th in percentage of adults in fair or poor health and 29th in average weekly work hours. Massachusetts topped the list, followed by Idaho, New Jersey, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The study used data from federal agencies and nonprofits, factoring in housing costs, income growth, education quality, health outcomes, amenities, crime rates and infrastructure to determine overall livability scores.