How did the lifestyle of the english colonists compared to their european counterparts?

Life was equally steady for New Englanders. They frequently survived 15-25 years longer than their British counterparts or colonists in other regions, due in part to a better diet. Puritan communities were close-knit, and because all followers of God were anticipated to read the Bible, they placed great emphasis on education. New England was likely the most literate community in the world.