Washington ranks as the seventh-best state for women to live in, according to a study by WalletHub. FOX13
WalletHub’s methodology measures several factors state-by-state, breaking them down into two categories. "Economic and social wellbeing" consists of median earnings, unemployment rate, job security, share of women living in poverty, unaffordability of doctor’s visits, friendliness toward women’s equality and other factors.
According to the finance website, blue states are on average more women-friendly than red states—blue states hold an average rank of 15.54, while red states hold an average rank of 36.88. WalletHub found that Washington, especially, has among the highest life expectancy at birth for women, ranking fifth in the U.S., rank 17th for women. The state ranks 21st for economic and social wellbeing, and 15th for healthcare and safety.
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