A recent WalletHub study has ranked 182 of the largest cities in the United States according to residents' happiness. The ranking considered factors such as income, mental well-being, physical health, and social connections.
WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo noted, “Research shows that having more money only increases your happiness until you’re making at least $75,000 per year — anything more you earn likely won’t have an impact.” For the income metric, the study used $75,000 in annual income as a benchmark and measured the share of households in each city earning more than that amount.
Among the cities that ranked highly in happiness are Madison, Wisconsin; Portland, Maine; and Columbia, Maryland.
This ranking provides insight into where Americans are finding the greatest happiness in 2026.
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