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Utah's economy earns top marks in national rankings.
Living in a state with a strong economy might not be a major factor for your choice as to where to live, but it can certainly correlate to an improved quality of life for those of us in Utah.
Living in a state with a strong economy might not be a major factor for your choice as to where to live, but it can certainly correlate to an improved quality of life for those of us in Utah. U.S. growth boils down to how well each state performs, and WalletHub just came out with a study of 50 states and the District of Columbia using 28 indicators of economic performance and strength with some surprising results—but not if you live here!
Utah came in No. 1 for "Economic activity," with our neighboring states coming in at No. 12 (Nevada), No. 13 (Arizona), No. 14 (Idaho) and No. 46 (Wyoming).
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