WalletHub just released its 2026 ranking of the best states to live in, and New Jersey came in second, up from third place a year ago. Wallet Hub 2026 survey screenshot Wallet Hub 2026 survey screenshotAnd then there's the one number dragging us downAffordability. We get the highest income, the best safety record in the country, and a tomato that actually tastes like something. We're #2, and honestly, for a state that never stops getting mocked for tolls and traffic, I'll wear that number proudly. Gallery Credit: Eric "EJ" JohnsonDelaware Bay Beaches in Cumberland & Salem Counties Saturday February 21, 2026 was a gorgeous day along the Delaware Bay in Cumberland and Salem County NJ.