Virginia vs Maryland in State Rankings | Washington DC News

Virginia and Maryland are neck and neck in the latest U.S. News rankings, with Virginia at 19 and Maryland at 21—both falling short of the top 10. Maryland’s economy is dragging its score, with GDP and population growth in the bottom 20%, while Virginia’s issues center on infrastructure, including energy, transportation, and internet access. But both states have bright spots: Maryland ranks fifth for environmental quality, and Virginia leads in healthcare, education, and crime prevention. The rankings serve as a tool for accountability and improvement, with Utah on top and Louisiana at the bottom. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/446ae5ae1cbdc90f