There's no clear-cut way to measure a happy life — happiness looks different to different people — but factors like high inflation and poor health can significantly impact whether or not we feel fulfilled and contented.
WalletHub compared the 50 states on 30 key metrics — from share of adult depression to the average number of work hours — to find out where in the US people are happiest.
Top Three Happiest US States
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The happiest state overall is Utah, where people enjoy both the best work environment and community in the country.
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Hawaii takes the second spot, ranking highest in the US for emotional and physical wellbeing.
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In third place is Maryland, with scoring fourth-highest for work environment and fifth-highest for community.
Via WalletHub.
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