Last year Utah was happiest state in americabut this year, a different state takes first place WalletHub annual ranking.
To determine where America’s residents are the happiest, the personal finance website compared 30 indicators across the 50 states in three key categories:
- emotional and physical health
- working environment
- community and environment
Each indicator is rated on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing maximum happiness.
“The happiest states are those that offer above-average quality of life in every area, from strong state economies and high-quality physical and mental health care to ample leisure time and pleasant weather,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. stated in the report.
California and Florida, two states that are often ” Good weather all year round, after retirementnot even in the top 10.
Hawaii is the happiest state in America
Hawaii ranks first as the happiest state in the United States with an overall score of 68.71.
Although it ranked 31st for work and environment, it ranked first and third for emotional and physical health and community and environment respectively.
according to wallet centerHawaii has the lowest rates of depression in the United States, with 86 percent of adults saying their health is good or better. It also has one of the lowest unemployment rates and the second-highest share of households earning more than $75,000 a year.
hawaii
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However, Hawaii is one of them states with the highest cost of living.
on CNBC America’s Best States for Business Research 2024Hawaii is tied with Massachusetts as one of the most expensive states to live in.
According to one survey, only one in five households in the state can afford to purchase a single-family home. May report from the University of Hawaii.
The report also stated that the Maui wildfires and rising interest rates in 2023 will worsen the housing situation in the Aloha State.
The 10 happiest states in America
- hawaii
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Utah
- delaware
- minnesota
- connecticut
- idaho
- nebraska
- Massachusetts
Maryland moved from No. 3 on the list to No. 2. According to WalletHub’s report, the Old Line State’s overall score is 64.67.
The state ranks third in emotional and physical health indicators, 10th in work environment, and sixth in community and environment.
Maryland
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Annapolis, Maryland’s capital, is also known as the sailing capital of the world, according to the state.
Annapolis, home to the Maryland State Capitol, is the oldest state capital still in continuous legislative use.
While Maryland is the second happiest state in the country, it’s worth noting that the cost of living in Maryland is 16% higher than the national average, according to the data Cafe for rent. Home prices are 44% higher than the national average, and utilities are 10% higher.
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