Alaska ranks #41 overall with a composite score of 42.1, earning a C grade. Connecticut sits at #10 with 73.5 and a A grade. Connecticut has the edge overall, winning 5 of 11 categories.

On the economic front, Alaska has 5.3% unemployment and a $84,143 median income, while Connecticut reports 4.2% unemployment and $93,228 median income.

For safety, Alaska's violent crime rate is 724 per 100K compared to 136 in Connecticut. Cost of living favors Alaska with an index of 102 vs 104.