Is Michigan A Good State For Working Dads?

Who is ready for Father's Day??

Typically, fathers get the short end of the stick when it comes to celebration. Whenever it is Mother's Day, there is so much surrounding it, including commercials.

When it is Father's Day, it seems to be rushed or thrown aside as a toss-away holiday.

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However, fathers need love too. Plus, the dynamic of a father has changed drastically over the years.

"The contemporary dad no longer fits neatly into the standard of the married breadwinner and disciplinarian. That's been especially true in recent years where many fathers have temporarily or permanently switched to working from home and haven taken on more childcare duties as a result."

WalletHub compiled a list that

"compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 23 key indicators of friendliness toward working fathers. Our data set ranges from the average length of the work day for men to child-care costs to the share of men in good or better health."

Best States For Working Fathers

WalletHub says that these are the best states for working fathers.

1. Massachusetts
2. District of Columbia
3. Connecticut
4. Minnesota
5. New Jersey
6. Rhode Island
7. Wisconsin
8. New Hampshire
9. Virginia
10. Washington

Worst States For Working Fathers

Starting from the worst states and working our way up, according to WalletHub, these are the worst states for working fathers.

1. New Mexico
2. Nevada
3. Mississippi
4. West Virginia
5. Louisana
6. South Carolina
7. Alabama
8. Idaho
9. Oklahoma
10. Alaska

Where Does Michigan Fall in The Ranking?

If Michigan is neither in the top ten for the best states for working fathers nor the ten for the worst, where does it fall?

According to WalletHub, Michigan is sitting at the 32nd best state for working fathers. We are below the middle.

Does that make the state of Michigan on the side of being the worst for working fathers?

If you forgot to buy a present for your dad, here is a list of gifts that you can get.