CNBC: New Hampshire is America’s Best State to Live in for 2012

Scoring 298/350 Quality of Life Points and moving up from last year's 2nd place, NH was evaluated as the best state to live in.  As they summarize

Quality of life is solid across the board in the Granite State. The population is among the healthiest, in part because of the quality of the environment. Want a little more civilization? Boston is just over the border, offering New Hampshire residents the benefits of the big city without the hassles. Crime in New Hampshire is among the lowest in the country.