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The best states to live in for 2026: No. 1 has a six-year winning streak
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Companies are reconsidering office locations as return-to-office policies increase and remote work opportunities decline. The shift has prompted employers to evaluate quality-of-life factors in potential office locations.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/best-states-to-live-in-america-2026.html