CNBC used data points to measure quality of life across the country.

Report: Vermont ranked as best place to live in America

A new CNBC report ranks Vermont as the best place to live in America.The business channel used factors like affordable housing, education quality, cost of living, healthcare quality, job opportunities and environment to come up with the state rankings.CNBC used data points to measure quality of life across the country.That included crime rates, tourism, healthcare and inclusiveness written into state laws.Rankings:10. Massachusetts9. Colorado7. (tie) Montana & Iowa5. (tie) Washington & New Hampshire4. North Dakota3. Minnesota2. Hawaii1. VermontCNBC reports that "the Green Mountain State has America's second-lowest violent-crime rate, a healthy population, a pristine environment and strong antidiscrimination laws to make sure all can enjoy the place."Nearly 77 percent of those surveyed said they feel "active and productive" -- the highest rate in the nation.CNBC scored the quality of life in Vermont at 268 out of 300 possible points.The Green Mountain State ranked second in last year's report.It ranked 32nd in CNBC's "Top States for Business" report.New Hampshire scored 225 out of 300 and was dinged by possible poor air quality.

A new CNBC report ranks Vermont as the best place to live in America.

The business channel used factors like affordable housing, education quality, cost of living, healthcare quality, job opportunities and environment to come up with the state rankings.


CNBC used data points to measure quality of life across the country.

That included crime rates, tourism, healthcare and inclusiveness written into state laws.

Rankings:

10. Massachusetts

9. Colorado

7. (tie) Montana & Iowa

5. (tie) Washington & New Hampshire

4. North Dakota

3. Minnesota

2. Hawaii

1. Vermont

CNBC reports that "the Green Mountain State has America's second-lowest violent-crime rate, a healthy population, a pristine environment and strong antidiscrimination laws to make sure all can enjoy the place."

Nearly 77 percent of those surveyed said they feel "active and productive" -- the highest rate in the nation.

CNBC scored the quality of life in Vermont at 268 out of 300 possible points.

The Green Mountain State ranked second in last year's report.

It ranked 32nd in CNBC's "Top States for Business" report.

New Hampshire scored 225 out of 300 and was dinged by possible poor air quality.