The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.

States in the Midwest and New England dominated the list of best states to live in, while only one Southern state made the ...

Each region in the United States, from "Yankeedom" to "El Norte," has its own cultural identity, says author Colin Woodard.

White sandy beaches and mild, sunny climates have long been features of the archetypal American retirement. But perhaps not anymore. New Hampshire, a state known more for its skiing than its sunshine, ...