The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a third of Americans to be so stressed that they sometimes find it hard to make basic decisions. Therefore, it’s vital for people to boost their happiness however they can, whether through family, friends, activities, entertainment or work. What people might not realize is that where they live may also determine how happy they are.
Location plays a hand in how bright or gloomy our days are. For years, researchers have studied the science of happiness and found that its key ingredients include a positive mental state, healthy body, strong social connections, job satisfaction and financial well-being. However, money can only make you so happy – people who make $75,000 a year won’t get any higher satisfaction from more money. Consider also the fact that while the U.S. is one of the richest countries, it ranks only 14th on the World Happiness Report.
But not everywhere in the U.S. experiences a uniform level of happiness. As this study aims to illustrate, moving to a certain city may help you be more content. WalletHub drew upon the various findings of positive-psychology research in order to determine which among more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities is home to the happiest people in America. We examined each city based on 30 key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to average leisure time spent per day.
To see which states combine all the necessary components of happiness, check out WalletHub’s report on the Happiest States in America.
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Happiest Cities in the U.S.
Overall Rank | City | Total Score | Emotional & Physical Well-Being | Income & Employment | Community & Environment |
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1 | Fremont, CA | 77.13 | 1 | 46 | 2 |
2 | Columbia, MD | 71.64 | 3 | 161 | 5 |
3 | San Francisco, CA | 71.15 | 4 | 1 | 44 |
4 | San Jose, CA | 71.00 | 2 | 6 | 55 |
5 | Irvine, CA | 70.38 | 5 | 16 | 12 |
6 | Madison, WI | 68.10 | 10 | 11 | 19 |
7 | Seattle, WA | 67.67 | 6 | 2 | 99 |
8 | Overland Park, KS | 67.46 | 12 | 54 | 13 |
9 | Huntington Beach, CA | 66.43 | 9 | 51 | 43 |
10 | San Diego, CA | 65.82 | 14 | 18 | 25 |
11 | Fargo, ND | 65.46 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
12 | Minneapolis, MN | 65.09 | 8 | 20 | 80 |
13 | Bismarck, ND | 64.65 | 48 | 32 | 4 |
14 | Santa Rosa, CA | 64.52 | 13 | 22 | 105 |
15 | Santa Clarita, CA | 64.44 | 15 | 100 | 29 |
16 | Oakland, CA | 64.35 | 7 | 105 | 87 |
17 | Sioux Falls, SD | 64.34 | 20 | 74 | 27 |
18 | Glendale, CA | 64.05 | 31 | 91 | 11 |
19 | Scottsdale, AZ | 63.78 | 50 | 43 | 6 |
20 | Anaheim, CA | 63.72 | 25 | 75 | 33 |
21 | Aurora, IL | 63.60 | 21 | 144 | 8 |
22 | Plano, TX | 63.33 | 37 | 48 | 24 |
23 | Oxnard, CA | 63.29 | 26 | 132 | 10 |
24 | Garden Grove, CA | 63.15 | 24 | 80 | 52 |
25 | Chula Vista, CA | 63.01 | 17 | 113 | 30 |
26 | Charleston, SC | 62.76 | 53 | 3 | 31 |
27 | Raleigh, NC | 62.35 | 23 | 71 | 63 |
28 | Honolulu, HI | 62.24 | 44 | 72 | 21 |
29 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 62.22 | 38 | 83 | 40 |
30 | Austin, TX | 62.04 | 35 | 5 | 109 |
31 | Portland, ME | 61.96 | 28 | 10 | 150 |
32 | Pearl City, HI | 61.78 | 36 | 148 | 22 |
33 | Oceanside, CA | 61.72 | 30 | 110 | 53 |
34 | Gilbert, AZ | 61.72 | 55 | 34 | 17 |
35 | Lincoln, NE | 61.10 | 27 | 67 | 104 |
36 | Boston, MA | 61.07 | 43 | 15 | 89 |
37 | South Burlington, VT | 60.65 | 11 | 56 | 181 |
38 | Santa Ana, CA | 60.62 | 45 | 31 | 86 |
39 | Pembroke Pines, FL | 60.59 | 51 | 125 | 15 |
40 | Burlington, VT | 60.32 | 34 | 9 | 170 |
41 | Portland, OR | 60.31 | 49 | 21 | 88 |
42 | Aurora, CO | 60.15 | 19 | 154 | 69 |
43 | Jersey City, NJ | 59.74 | 40 | 170 | 20 |
44 | Yonkers, NY | 59.69 | 18 | 163 | 102 |
45 | Chandler, AZ | 59.62 | 58 | 60 | 38 |
46 | St. Paul, MN | 59.54 | 33 | 96 | 121 |
47 | Omaha, NE | 59.48 | 52 | 79 | 56 |
48 | Juneau, AK | 59.27 | 32 | 14 | 179 |
49 | Sacramento, CA | 59.27 | 64 | 30 | 49 |
50 | Cheyenne, WY | 59.05 | 101 | 47 | 3 |
51 | Virginia Beach, VA | 58.90 | 62 | 120 | 18 |
52 | Peoria, AZ | 58.84 | 72 | 58 | 16 |
53 | Tempe, AZ | 58.79 | 71 | 17 | 50 |
54 | Los Angeles, CA | 58.70 | 39 | 85 | 128 |
55 | Salt Lake City, UT | 58.58 | 57 | 33 | 116 |
56 | Chicago, IL | 58.43 | 47 | 166 | 46 |
57 | Denver, CO | 58.41 | 16 | 134 | 153 |
58 | New York, NY | 58.35 | 46 | 164 | 51 |
59 | Anchorage, AK | 58.18 | 60 | 102 | 54 |
60 | Long Beach, CA | 58.13 | 41 | 142 | 101 |
61 | Nashua, NH | 58.11 | 68 | 104 | 35 |
62 | Boise, ID | 58.09 | 59 | 13 | 119 |
63 | Cape Coral, FL | 58.05 | 89 | 45 | 9 |
64 | Colorado Springs, CO | 57.74 | 63 | 97 | 59 |
65 | Pittsburgh, PA | 57.72 | 80 | 29 | 41 |
66 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 57.65 | 67 | 84 | 62 |
67 | Charlotte, NC | 57.61 | 61 | 78 | 68 |
68 | Bridgeport, CT | 57.34 | 42 | 165 | 91 |
69 | Chesapeake, VA | 57.32 | 81 | 145 | 7 |
70 | Warwick, RI | 57.19 | 69 | 62 | 90 |
71 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 57.13 | 83 | 36 | 48 |
72 | Rapid City, SD | 57.12 | 76 | 27 | 76 |
73 | Missoula, MT | 57.12 | 88 | 40 | 28 |
74 | Durham, NC | 56.92 | 54 | 69 | 123 |
75 | Miami, FL | 56.78 | 56 | 52 | 142 |
76 | Des Moines, IA | 56.65 | 70 | 68 | 81 |
77 | Columbia, SC | 56.62 | 108 | 4 | 37 |
78 | Reno, NV | 56.13 | 65 | 37 | 143 |
79 | Casper, WY | 55.76 | 127 | 123 | 1 |
80 | Tampa, FL | 55.62 | 94 | 38 | 60 |
81 | West Valley City, UT | 55.50 | 78 | 82 | 85 |
82 | Tacoma, WA | 55.50 | 75 | 98 | 93 |
83 | Grand Prairie, TX | 55.08 | 98 | 89 | 42 |
84 | Vancouver, WA | 55.08 | 73 | 49 | 147 |
85 | Washington, DC | 55.05 | 29 | 57 | 182 |
86 | Port St. Lucie, FL | 55.03 | 115 | 65 | 14 |
87 | Mesa, AZ | 55.01 | 86 | 77 | 64 |
88 | Providence, RI | 54.84 | 113 | 25 | 47 |
89 | Irving, TX | 54.73 | 85 | 55 | 98 |
90 | Manchester, NH | 54.66 | 84 | 129 | 57 |
91 | Orlando, FL | 54.59 | 96 | 19 | 108 |
92 | Grand Rapids, MI | 54.32 | 104 | 53 | 66 |
93 | Atlanta, GA | 54.27 | 79 | 87 | 115 |
94 | Hialeah, FL | 54.20 | 66 | 157 | 110 |
95 | Tallahassee, FL | 54.16 | 130 | 8 | 45 |
96 | Ontario, CA | 53.97 | 119 | 64 | 32 |
97 | Garland, TX | 53.82 | 92 | 108 | 67 |
98 | Henderson, NV | 53.72 | 87 | 143 | 58 |
99 | Fontana, CA | 53.44 | 118 | 95 | 34 |
100 | St. Petersburg, FL | 53.39 | 100 | 35 | 134 |
101 | Modesto, CA | 53.21 | 112 | 42 | 92 |
102 | Moreno Valley, CA | 53.11 | 120 | 116 | 26 |
103 | Fort Worth, TX | 52.85 | 97 | 124 | 83 |
104 | Riverside, CA | 52.84 | 107 | 28 | 125 |
105 | Billings, MT | 52.51 | 122 | 26 | 107 |
106 | Spokane, WA | 52.17 | 126 | 7 | 129 |
107 | Arlington, TX | 52.14 | 93 | 122 | 118 |
108 | Glendale, AZ | 51.84 | 106 | 112 | 114 |
109 | Nashville, TN | 51.83 | 117 | 107 | 74 |
110 | Worcester, MA | 51.69 | 95 | 139 | 126 |
111 | Dallas, TX | 51.50 | 90 | 93 | 154 |
112 | Houston, TX | 51.41 | 74 | 140 | 164 |
113 | Norfolk, VA | 50.85 | 102 | 167 | 96 |
114 | Milwaukee, WI | 50.76 | 103 | 152 | 113 |
115 | Laredo, TX | 50.64 | 105 | 50 | 165 |
115 | Wilmington, DE | 50.64 | 125 | 126 | 77 |
117 | Tucson, AZ | 50.60 | 114 | 66 | 148 |
118 | New Haven, CT | 50.58 | 77 | 115 | 178 |
119 | Phoenix, AZ | 50.39 | 91 | 106 | 169 |
120 | El Paso, TX | 50.31 | 109 | 130 | 132 |
121 | Albuquerque, NM | 50.31 | 82 | 101 | 176 |
122 | Stockton, CA | 50.15 | 99 | 150 | 137 |
123 | Fresno, CA | 50.10 | 123 | 86 | 136 |
124 | Nampa, ID | 50.06 | 145 | 99 | 39 |
125 | Brownsville, TX | 50.05 | 133 | 73 | 122 |
126 | Bakersfield, CA | 49.98 | 132 | 103 | 100 |
127 | Jacksonville, FL | 49.89 | 147 | 109 | 36 |
128 | Las Cruces, NM | 49.74 | 110 | 118 | 156 |
129 | Winston-Salem, NC | 49.43 | 138 | 94 | 97 |
130 | San Antonio, TX | 49.31 | 116 | 88 | 160 |
131 | Rochester, NY | 48.96 | 131 | 114 | 139 |
132 | Newark, NJ | 48.75 | 111 | 182 | 73 |
133 | Las Vegas, NV | 48.61 | 124 | 169 | 95 |
134 | Columbus, OH | 48.28 | 128 | 138 | 145 |
135 | North Las Vegas, NV | 48.21 | 135 | 175 | 61 |
136 | Buffalo, NY | 48.20 | 121 | 136 | 157 |
137 | Greensboro, NC | 48.12 | 129 | 70 | 167 |
138 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | 47.90 | 134 | 121 | 144 |
139 | Corpus Christi, TX | 47.54 | 137 | 62 | 159 |
140 | Huntsville, AL | 46.79 | 152 | 119 | 79 |
141 | Philadelphia, PA | 46.78 | 148 | 146 | 75 |
141 | Wichita, KS | 46.78 | 143 | 127 | 130 |
143 | Amarillo, TX | 46.75 | 159 | 76 | 70 |
144 | Lewiston, ME | 46.71 | 166 | 12 | 78 |
145 | Salem, OR | 46.39 | 144 | 41 | 175 |
146 | Newport News, VA | 46.38 | 141 | 174 | 72 |
147 | New Orleans, LA | 46.35 | 146 | 111 | 146 |
148 | Oklahoma City, OK | 46.32 | 155 | 135 | 82 |
149 | Baltimore, MD | 45.97 | 142 | 178 | 84 |
150 | Richmond, VA | 45.97 | 136 | 176 | 133 |
151 | Dover, DE | 45.74 | 151 | 92 | 155 |
152 | Kansas City, MO | 45.61 | 140 | 128 | 166 |
153 | San Bernardino, CA | 45.36 | 149 | 137 | 140 |
154 | Cincinnati, OH | 45.15 | 139 | 147 | 163 |
155 | Fort Wayne, IN | 45.00 | 154 | 149 | 117 |
156 | Springfield, MO | 44.95 | 167 | 44 | 103 |
157 | Lubbock, TX | 44.89 | 157 | 23 | 168 |
158 | Baton Rouge, LA | 44.37 | 156 | 90 | 152 |
159 | Louisville, KY | 44.10 | 158 | 151 | 111 |
160 | Indianapolis, IN | 43.70 | 150 | 177 | 131 |
161 | St. Louis, MO | 43.68 | 153 | 160 | 149 |
162 | Tulsa, OK | 43.35 | 163 | 117 | 138 |
163 | Little Rock, AR | 43.25 | 164 | 133 | 106 |
164 | Knoxville, TN | 43.10 | 169 | 59 | 94 |
165 | Akron, OH | 42.29 | 162 | 168 | 112 |
166 | Chattanooga, TN | 42.24 | 165 | 141 | 120 |
167 | Columbus, GA | 40.90 | 177 | 131 | 65 |
168 | Fayetteville, NC | 40.83 | 161 | 155 | 171 |
169 | Jackson, MS | 40.60 | 160 | 159 | 174 |
170 | Birmingham, AL | 39.54 | 168 | 158 | 162 |
171 | Toledo, OH | 39.17 | 172 | 171 | 127 |
172 | Charleston, WV | 39.13 | 173 | 81 | 173 |
173 | Shreveport, LA | 39.01 | 175 | 173 | 71 |
174 | Mobile, AL | 38.94 | 171 | 172 | 124 |
175 | Fort Smith, AR | 37.45 | 180 | 61 | 158 |
176 | Augusta, GA | 36.64 | 178 | 162 | 135 |
177 | Cleveland, OH | 36.52 | 170 | 156 | 180 |
178 | Montgomery, AL | 35.54 | 174 | 180 | 161 |
179 | Huntington, WV | 35.53 | 182 | 39 | 141 |
180 | Memphis, TN | 34.86 | 176 | 181 | 172 |
181 | Gulfport, MS | 34.71 | 181 | 153 | 151 |
182 | Detroit, MI | 32.31 | 179 | 179 | 177 |
Note: With the exception of “Total Score,” all of the columns in the table above depict the relative rank of that city, where a rank of 1 represents the best conditions for that metric category.
Ask the Experts
Many factors can affect a person’s happiness. For additional insight, we asked a panel of experts for their thoughts on the following key questions:
- What tips do you have for someone who is unhappy with their career?
- Does an individual’s happiness increase or decrease with age?
- How much does where you live influence your happiness?
- Can money buy happiness?
- What advice do you have for people dealing with the pandemic blues?
Ask the Experts
Joel T. Nadler
Ph.D. – Professor SIUE Industrial/Organizational Master's Program; Organization Consultant; Midwestern Psychological Association Fellow; Department of Psychology – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Jay Caughron
Ph.D. – Full Professor of Psychology, College of Humanities & Behavioral Sciences – Radford University
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Kristie Campana
Associate Professor; Director of the Graduate Program in I/O Psychology – College of Social and Behavioral Sciences – Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Michael J. Poulin
Ph.D. – Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences – University at Buffalo
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Alyssa Westring
Vincent de Paul Professor of Management, Driehaus College of Business – DePaul University and Author of Parents Who Lead: Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life
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Chip Espinoza
Ph.D. – Interim Provost, Dean of Strategy & Innovation – Vanguard University of Southern California
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Methodology
In order to determine the happiest cities in America, WalletHub compared 182 of the largest cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across three key dimensions: 1) Emotional & Physical Well-Being, 2) Income & Employment and 3) Community & Environment.
We evaluated these categories using 30 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing maximum happiness. Data for metrics marked with an asterisk (*) were available only at the state level.
We then determined each city’s weighted average across all metrics to calculate its overall score and used the resulting scores to rank-order our sample.
Our analysis draws upon the findings of the following research, each of which has indicated a correlation between our data and happiness:
- Happy People Live Longer: Subjective Well-Being Contributes to Health and Longevity (Chan and Diener, 2010)
- Happiness from Ordinary and Extraordinary Experiences (Bhattacharjee and Mogilner, 2014)
- Sports Participation and Happiness: Evidence from U.S. Micro Data (Huang and Humphreys, 2010)
- Unhappy Cities (Glaeser, et al., 2014)
Emotional & Physical Well-Being - Total Points: 50
- Life-Satisfaction Index: Full Weight (~2.82 Points)
- Depression Rate: Double Weight (~5.63 Points)
- Suicide Rate: Full Weight (~2.82 Points)
- Adequate-Sleep Rate: Double Weight (~5.63 Points)
- Physical-Health Index: Double Weight (~5.63 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of adults reporting good or better health. - Sports-Participation Rate: Double Weight (~5.63 Points)
- Share of People Aged 12 or Older Who Used Marijuana in the Past Month: Half Weight (~1.41 Points)
- Retail Opioid Prescriptions Dispensed per 100 Persons: Quarter Weight (~0.70 Points)
- Share of Adults with Mental Health Not Good: Double Weight (~5.63 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of adults with 14 or more mentally unhealthy days reported in the past month. - Life Expectancy: Full Weight (~2.82 Points)
- Food-Insecurity Rate: Double Weight (~5.63 Points)
- Percentage of Residents Who Are Fully Vaccinated: Double Weight (~5.63 Points)
Income & Employment - Total Points: 25
- Income-Growth Rate: Double Weight (~3.13 Points)
- Share of Households Earning Annual Incomes Above $75,000: Full Weight (~1.56 Points)
- Poverty Rate: Full Weight (~1.56 Points)
- Job Satisfaction: Full Weight (~1.56 Points)
- 4+ Star Job Opportunities per Total People in the Labor Force: Full Weight (~1.56 Points)
Note: This metric measures the number of job opportunities at 4+ star rated companies on Glasssdoor.com per the total people in the labor force. - Job Security: Full Weight (~1.56 Points)
Note: This metric measures the probability of unemployment. - Unemployment Rate: Double Weight (~3.13 Points)
- Underemployment Rate: Double Weight (~3.13 Points)
- Bankruptcy Rate: Double Weight (~3.13 Points)
- Weekly Work Hours: Double Weight (~3.13 Points)
- Commute Time: Full Weight (~1.56 Points)
Community & Environment - Total Points: 25
- WalletHub’s "Most Caring Cities" Ranking: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
- Separation & Divorce Rate: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
- Hate-Crime Incidents per Capita: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
- Ideal Weather: Half Weight (~1.79 Points)
Note: This metric uses data from WalletHub’s "" ranking. - Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents: Half Weight (~1.79 Points)
- Average Leisure Time Spent per Day*: Double Weight (~7.14 Points)
- Well-Being “Community” Index Score: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
Note: This metric refers to the “Community” section of the Sharecare Well-Being Index, which refers to “liking where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community.”
Sources: Data used to create this ranking were collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sharecare-Boston University School of Public Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Feeding America, Chmura Economics & Analytics, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Minnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota, The Trust for Public Land, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Glassdoor.com, Indeed and WalletHub research.
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FAQs
What is the happiest city in America? ›
Concord is named the “happiest” city in America, according to a study by HouseFresh. The city was also named the “smiliest” in the country. For both categories, San Francisco cracked the top 20 with a ranking of 15th.
What city has the happiest citizens? ›The state of Utah was also the smiliest in the country with a score of 70.78%, narrowly beating out Wisconsin (68.46%) and Nebraska (68.12%). When it comes to American cities, Concord, California comes out on top with a happiness score of 79.1 out of 100.
What US state has the happiest residents? ›Overall Rank* | State | Total Score |
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1 | Hawaii | 66.31 |
2 | Maryland | 62.60 |
3 | Minnesota | 62.43 |
4 | Utah | 62.41 |
OVERALL RANK | City | Physical Health Rank |
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1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 1 |
2 | Arlington, VA | 6 |
3 | San Francisco, CA | 21 |
4 | Bellevue, WA | 2 |
- Finland.
- Denmark.
- Iceland.
- Switzerland.
- Netherlands.
- Luxembourg.
- Sweden.
- Norway.
- Hawaii, which scored 66.31.
- Maryland, which scored 62.6.
- Minnesota, which scored 62.43.
- Utah, which scored 62.41.
- New Jersey, which scored 61.71.
- Idaho, which scored 61.6.
- California, which scored 59.97.
- Illinois, which scored 58.59.
Miami is not only the happiest city but the healthiest and most active city as well.
What is the best city to live in USA 2022? ›Atlanta, Georgia is the best place to live in the U.S. in 2022 because of its booming jobs market and eye on equality.
What is the least happy city in America? ›1. Detroit. Detroit has the unenviable ranking of least happy city of 182 cities in the study. Detroit also ranks last for adequate sleep rates, and one of the highest rates of divorce/separation, second only to Cleveland.
Which country is best for living a happy life? ›- Finland: 7.821.
- Denmark: 7.636.
- Iceland: 7.557.
- Switzerland: 7.512.
- The Netherlands: 7.415.
- Luxembourg: 7.404.
- Sweden: 7.384.
- Norway: 7.365.
What is the happiest place on earth to live? ›
The 10th annual World Happiness Report has been released—just days ahead of the annual International Day of Happiness on March 20. For the fifth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, with Denmark coming in second, followed by Iceland, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
What is the #1 best state to live in? ›The personal finance website has come up with a ranked list of the top 20 best states to live in for 2022. Here are the results! The top state is Massachusetts, which ranked first in the nation for education and health, fourth for safety, sixth for quality of life, and 10th for its economy.
What is the kindest state to live in? ›Kentucky tops list of kindest states, as new research reveals the state of kindness in the United States.
What state has the best life? ›Washington. Washington state has the highest quality of life in all 50 states. The state has no income tax, a thriving job market, and great international business opportunities.
What is America's friendliest city? ›- New Orleans. ...
- Santa Fe, New Mexico. ...
- Key West, Florida. ...
- Charleston, South Carolina. ...
- San Antonio, Texas. ...
- San Juan, Puerto Rico. ...
- Alexandria, Virginia. ...
- Greenville, South Carolina.
Las Vegas
Vegas is all about having fun, so it's no surprise it takes the top spot, and ranks No. 1 for nightlife and parties. The city also ties with San Francisco for the most dance clubs and most restaurants per capita.
- Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Fort Collins, Colorado. ...
- San Luis Obispo, California. ...
- San Jose, California. ...
- Provo, Utah. ...
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut. ...
- Barnstable Town, Massachusetts. ...
- Anchorage, Alaska. ...
“Due to a combination of a dozen health-related factors, California is the number one healthiest state in 2022,” according to the study.
What is the funniest state in America? ›- California.
- Florida.
- Nevada.
- New York.
- Illinois.
- Colorado.
- Washington.
- Texas.
- San Diego, California.
- Hartford, Connecticut.
- Portland, Maine.
- Reno, Nevada.
- Fort Collins, Colorado.
- Boston, Massachusetts.
- Madison, Wisconsin.
- Trenton, New Jersey.
What is the unhealthiest city in America? ›
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2022's Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America – WalletHub Study.
Healthiest Cities | Unhealthiest Cities |
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1. San Francisco, CA | 173. Montgomery, AL |
2. Seattle, WA | 174. Columbus, GA |
3. San Diego, CA | 175. Augusta, GA |
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In comparison, the 10 unhealthiest cities, according to WalletHub, are:
- Laredo, Texas.
- Memphis, Tenn.
- Jackson, Miss.
- Charleston, W.V.
- Shreveport, La.
- Augusta, Ga.
- Columbia, Ga.
- Montgomery, Ala.
Berlin, London, Stockholm, Seoul, Hong Kong, New York, and San Francisco are all considered future-focused cities in 2020 based on factors such as sustainability initiatives, use of disruptive technology, economic growth, and physical and financial health of the average resident.
What is the nicest state to move to? ›- #1. Washington.
- #2. Minnesota.
- #3. Utah.
- #4. New Hampshire.
- #5. Idaho.
Augusta, a small city near Georgia's border with South Carolina, is one of the cheapest and safest places to live in the USA. It has a low crime rate and a low cost of living, making it perfect for those looking to live comfortably and save money.
What is the most relaxing city? ›City | ||
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1 | Orlando | 6.94 |
2 | Wellington | 6.76 |
3 | Miami | 6.22 |
4 | Marbella | 6.09 |
- Bend, Oregon.
- Nashua, New Hampshire. ...
- Springdale, Arkansas. > Population: 81,799. ...
- South Jordan, Utah. > Population: 69,034. ...
- Orem, Utah. > Population: 97,508. ...
- Appleton, Wisconsin. > Population: 75,465. ...
- Layton, Utah. > Population: 75,658. ...
- New Rochelle, New York. > Population: 79,558. ...
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is also the country that smiles the most globally.
Which country is easiest to live? ›- New Zealand.
- Australia.
- Spain.
- Paraguay.
- Germany.
- Montenegro.
- Czechia.
- Thailand.
- The United Kingdom – best across the board.
- Australia – best for education.
- Finland – the happiest country on earth.
- The United States – best for business.
- Switzerland – a great place to live.
What country is #1 in happiness? ›
Since 2002, the World Happiness Report has used statistical analysis to determine the world's happiest countries. In its 2021 update, the report concluded that Finland is the happiest country in the world.
Where is the best place to be happy? ›- Denmark. It's hard not to love living in Denmark when you get free healthcare, 52 weeks of parental leave, and incredibly low carbon emission since 50% of the population bikes. ...
- Norway. ...
- Canada. ...
- Israel. ...
- Sweden. ...
- Mexico. ...
- Netherlands. ...
- Australia.
- Mississippi. Coming in as the cheapest state to live in in the United States is Mississippi with a cost of living index score of 83.3. ...
- Kansas. ...
- Alabama. ...
- Oklahoma. ...
- Georgia. ...
- Tennessee. ...
- Missouri. ...
- Iowa.
- Indiana. USAT. ...
- New Mexico. USAT. ...
- Louisiana. USAT. ...
- Missouri. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) ...
- South Carolina. USAT. ...
- Oklahoma. USAT. ...
- Texas. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) ...
- Arizona. USAT. Life, Health Exclusion Score: 67 out of 325 points, Grade F.
State | Total | Economy |
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Washington | 1 | 4 |
Minnesota | 2 | 15 |
Utah | 3 | 1 |
New Hampshire | 4 | 11 |
Home to nine national parks (more parks than any other state in the country), California is undoubtedly the most beautiful state in America for natural wonders. From sandy beaches drenched in sunlight to majestic granite mountains, arid desert landscapes and the tallest trees in the world, California has it all.
What is the number 1 safest state to live in? ›1. Maine. The state of Maine is ranked first on our list of the safest states in America. There are 63% fewer violent crimes per 100,000 people in Maine than in America as a whole, making it one of the safest states in the country.
Which US state has nicest people? ›- Minnesota.
- Tennessee.
- South Carolina.
- Texas.
- Wyoming.
- Indiana.
- Colorado.
- Kansas.
- Massachusetts.
- Minnesota.
- North Dakota.
- New York.
- Vermont.
- New Hampshire.
- New Jersey.
- Washington.
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Best States To Live In The US For Cost Of Living
What city in the US is the most fun to live in? ›
Las Vegas
Vegas is all about having fun, so it's no surprise it takes the top spot, and ranks No. 1 for nightlife and parties. The city also ties with San Francisco for the most dance clubs and most restaurants per capita.
Miami is not only the happiest city but the healthiest and most active city as well.
What is America's Friendliest city? ›- New Orleans. ...
- Santa Fe, New Mexico. ...
- Key West, Florida. ...
- Charleston, South Carolina. ...
- San Antonio, Texas. ...
- San Juan, Puerto Rico. ...
- Alexandria, Virginia. ...
- Greenville, South Carolina.
Atlanta, Georgia is the best place to live in the U.S. in 2022 because of its booming jobs market and eye on equality.
What is the friendliest state to move to? ›- Minnesota.
- Tennessee.
- South Carolina.
- Texas.
- Wyoming.
- Indiana.
- Colorado.
- Kansas.
- San Diego, California.
- Hartford, Connecticut.
- Portland, Maine.
- Reno, Nevada.
- Fort Collins, Colorado.
- Boston, Massachusetts.
- Madison, Wisconsin.
- Trenton, New Jersey.
▲ Overall Rank | State | Quality of Life |
---|---|---|
1 | Wyoming | 36 |
2 | Vermont | 22 |
3 | South Dakota | 39 |
4 | New Hampshire | 37 |
- Hawaii, which scored 66.31.
- Maryland, which scored 62.6.
- Minnesota, which scored 62.43.
- Utah, which scored 62.41.
- New Jersey, which scored 61.71.
- Idaho, which scored 61.6.
- California, which scored 59.97.
- Illinois, which scored 58.59.