Granite Staters ranked 8th when it comes to keeping a budget

As the cost of living continues to rise, effective budgeting has become more important than ever. To shed light on where Americans are managing their finances well and where there's room for growth, WalletHub has released its report on the States With the Best and Worst Budgeters in 2025.

In the study, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states across 12 key indicators of budgeting habits, including average credit scores, debt-to-income ratios and foreclosure rates.

Budgeters in New Hampshire (1=Best; 25=Avg.)

• Overall Rank: 8^th
• 2^nd - Average Credit Score
• 11^th - Non-Mortgage Debt as a Percentage of Income
• 9^th - Foreclosure Rate
• 30^th - Credit Utilization Percentage
• 21^st - Housing Expenses as a Percentage of Median Home Price
• 11^th - Percentage of Total Non-Housing Expenses to Median Income

For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-worst-budgeters/138069