Hawaii might be a lovely place to visit, but it’s a not-so-great place to put down roots if the need to save money is a factor. The state comes in dead last in a new ranking by Bankrate on where it’s easiest—and hardest—to save money. The survey assessed a number of factors, including the cost of living, local tax rate, stability of the job market, and what banks typically pay in interest on savings accounts. Tennessee ended up being the polar opposite of Hawaii. The top and bottom 10 states:
Where it’s easiest to save
Tennessee Missouri Texas Oklahoma Florida Kentucky South Dakota Louisiana Indiana Michigan
Where it’s hardest to save
New York Washington (state) Massachusetts Maryland Delaware New Jersey California Vermont Connecticut Hawaii See the full rankings. (Or check out other lists.)