Is New Jersey the Best State to Live in America?
We seem to be the butt of many jokes, usually by washed up comedians, but New Jersey takes a beating sometimes from others outside the state. A new survey ranks the best states to live in America. Get our free mobile app  Some may be surprised by the Wallet Hub findings, but the Garden State ranked first..yes number one on the list of best places to live in America. For many of us who live here we may say not surprised we do have a lot of great reasons to live in New Jersey, but I will also admit many feel the opposite and we have seen many residents leave New Jersey. I must say I am leaning more to the love and its been home my whole life. I think we especially live in a beautiful section of the state here at the Jersey Shore..although there are some ugly spots here at the Shore, but for the most part its a very nice part of the Nation. Listen to Shawn Michaels mornings on 92.7 WOBM and download our free 92.7 WOBM app. A few things that New Jersey ranked high in, included: Education & Health, Safety and Quality of Life. Two areas New Jersey scored poorly .. Affordability and Economy. Here are the Top 10 Best States To Live In America (Wallet Hub)  1. New Jersey  2. Massachusetts  3. New York  4. Idaho  5. Minnesota  6. Wisconsin  7. Utah  8. New Hampshire  9. Iowa  10. Pennsylvania  Here is what YOU at home had to say, what YOU love about New Jersey:  Debra: The Wildlife  Marianne: Everything  Kathy: the Shore, the people and the parks  Linda: Four seasons  Liz: the food, beach and people  Terry: It will always be home