Washington state is way down the list in another ranking of the best places to live(WalletHub Graphic)Thirty-two states are considered better places to live than Washington, according to a new study that ranks a variety of factors impacting livability. WalletHub’s 2026 “Best States to Live In” list puts Washington at No. Idaho shares a border with Washington and is 21 spots worse in quality of life, but still tops the list at No. 13 in a ranking of the best places in the U.S. to attract foreign businesses and investment. And on another list earlier this year, Seattle ranked as the best city to live in the U.S.