Maine Is the 2nd Best State for Women in 2026

According to a recent report, Maine has ranked as the second-best state in the country for women in 2026.

When you think about what qualities make a state better—or in some cases worse—those opinions can vary from person to person, but this ranking simply reflects the findings and criteria outlined in this specific report.

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To determine its ‘Best & Worst States for Women (2026)’ rankings, WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across two main categories.

Those two main categories are Women’s Economic & Social Well-Being and Women’s Health Care & Safety. WalletHub evaluated 25 weighted metrics within those categories, scored each on a 100-point scale, and then calculated a weighted average for each state to determine overall scores and final rankings.

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According to the report, Maine ranked 3rd overall, finishing 1st in Women’s Economic & Social Well-Being and 12th in Women’s Health Care & Safety.

The state also placed 5th in Women’s Preventive Health Care, 13th in Unemployment Rate for Women, and 10th in High School Graduation Rate for Women.

The only state ranked ahead of Maine on this list is Massachusetts, which came in first overall, along with the District of Columbia, which ranked second overall.

While D.C. is included in the rankings, it’s not technically a state but the nation’s capital, meaning Maine is essentially the second-best state on the list.

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And there you have it! Behind only Massachusetts and our nation’s capital, Maine is one of the very best states for women.

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