To determine its ranking, WalletHub compared all 50 states using 31 metrics, including depression rate, sports participation and income growth.
The 10 happiest states in the U.S., according to WalletHub:
- Hawaii
- Utah
- Minnesota
- California
- New Jersey
- Idaho
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- Connecticut
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