The index is based on six quality-of-life factors analyzed by LawnStarter and borrowed from The Economist -- GDP (economic output) per capita, average life expectancy, divorce rate, unemployment rate, geographic location (latitude) and male-female income equality. The Economist considers these factors to be good barometers for quality of life.

LawnStarter hopes people who live in the top-ranked states will view the LawnStarter index as a point of pride, and people considering a move will use the LawnStarter index in helping make their relocation decisions.

Here are the 10 states that ranked the highest on LawnStarter’s 2015 Quality of Life Index:

• 1. North Dakota

• 2. Hawaii

• 3. New York

• 4. Connecticut

• 5. Utah

• 6. Massachusetts

• 7. New Jersey

• 8. California

• 9. Texas

• 10. Illinois

   

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