Where Hawaii Ranks 53

Hawaii scores very high on this selection of state rankings. Those of us who have lived and grown up here are some of the state’s top fans.

Best State in America (YouGov, 2021)

1. HAWAII
2. Colorado
3. Virginia
4. Nevada
5. North Carolina

Top 2021 Summer Vacation Destinations (Alliance Partners, 2021))

1. Orlando, Florida
2. MAUI, HAWAII
3. HONOLULU, HAWAII
4. Seattle, Washington
5. Anchorage, Alaska

Best beaches in the United States (TripAdvisor, 2021)

1. St. Peter Beach (St. Peter Beach, (FL)
2. KAANAPALI BEACH (LAHAINA, MAUI, HI)
3. Moonstone Beach (Cambria, CA)
4. WAILEA BEACH (WAILEA, MAUI, HI)
5. Cannon Beach (Cannon Beach, OR)

Most Expensive State to Live In (World Population Review, 2021)

1. HAWAII (Cost of Living index: 196.3)
2. District of Columbia (161.1)
3. California (138.5)
4. Oregon (138.6)
5. New York (134.7)

Happiest States in America (World Population Review, 2021)

1. HAWAII
2. Utah
3. Minnesota
4. New Jersey
5. Maryland