wildgift

Both states have social welfare. AK has the oil revenues giveaway (and the tax on extracting oil). MN is kind of socialist. When the government is your buffer, it's probably easier to manage debt. For one, one might be less likely to acquire debt.

Talk about stereotyping. I saved up and bought a new mini truck with cash. I carry little debt and pay my bills ahead of time. My score is around 770, and I'm 100% Californian, Los Angeleno. I'm also a liberal, and support unions.