Community Corner
Mass. One of 10 Best States to Have a Baby, Report Says
The Bay State was ranked No. 8 on WalletHub's "Best and Worst States to Have a Baby" survey.
Photo credit: totallylaura via Flickr
By Jason Claffey (Patch Staff)
Massachusetts is one of the best places in the country to have a baby, according to a new report.
Find out what's happening in Dedhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The personal finance service WalletHub ranked all 50 states in its Best and Worst States to Have a Baby survey. The Bay State came in at No. 8. Vermont was No. 1.
Massachusetts earned a high ranking due to its availability of pediatric services and low infant death rate, among other factors. WalletHub also based its rankings on factors like midwives and OB-GYNs per capita and parental leave policies.
Find out what's happening in Dedhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Having a baby in the United States is an expensive endeavor. The average cost of a delivery is $9,775. In France, that figure is $3,541. In the United Kingdom, it’s $2,641. The U.S. has the most expensive birthing costs in the world, according to WalletHub.
Here’s an interactive map of WalletHub’s rankings:
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
