To determine city rankings, WalletHub analysts compared 182 of the most populated cities using 30 metrics, each one falling into one of the following three categories: emotional and physical well-being; income and employment; and community and environment. Access additional information about the metrics here.
The 10 happiest cities in the U.S., according to WalletHub:
1. Fremont, Calif.
2. Plano, Texas
3. San Jose, Calif.
4. Irvine, Calif.
5. Madison, Wis.
6. Sioux Falls, S.D.
7. Huntington Beach, Calif.
8. Scottsdale, Ariz.
9. Santa Rosa, Calif.
10. Pearl City, Hawaii
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