California is home to some of the happiest cities in America, while cold and rainy Detroit is the most miserable, and New York City ranks 57th.
In a happiness ranking of 182 citations, the Golden State appears 29 times out of 182with most of his entries in the top 25.
Despite rising inflation and the mind-boggling cost of living across the country, it seems that soaking up vitamin D, hanging out at the beach, and rarely having to brave the snow is doing well for Fremont and San Jose residents. , California, which ranked in the top two. places on the list, compiled by wallet center.
Both cities also ranked first for physical and mental well-being, while Fremont ranked first for community, environment, and lowest depression rate.
Los Angeles was ranked 76th, while fellow East Coast metropolitan New York City was only 57th on the list. Detroit, Cleveland and several southern cities ranked at the bottom.
California has some of the happiest cities in America, while cold and rainy Detroit ranks lowest, and New York City ranks 57th.
Despite rising inflation and the staggering cost of living across the country, the Golden State appears 29 times out of 182 cities ranked as the happiest cities, with most of its entries in the top 25 (file image)
Fremont has a median income of $56,000, while Detroit has just $21,000, according to the Census Bureau. Fremont is largely made up of white and Asian Americans, with more than 60 percent having a bachelor’s degree, while Detroit is mostly black and white, with just 16 percent having a college degree.
Each city was ranked based on 30 factors, including income growth, depression rates and free time, among others.
Despite finances stressing 83 percent of Americans, according to Wallet Hub, several California cities ranked highest for income growth, including Oakland, San Francisco and San Bernardino, as well as Miami and Seattle. .
Meanwhile, Juneau, Alaska, ranked worst for revenue growth, along with Casper, Wyoming; Shreveport, Louisiana; Charleston, West Virginia; and Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Detroit (pictured) has a median income of $21,000 and only 16 percent have a college degree
Fremont has a median income of $56,000, is made up largely of white and Asian Americans, and more than 60 percent have bachelor’s degrees.
Three California cities — Fremont, Irving and San Jose — have also been ranked the lowest for depression. Another low for Huntington, West Virginia, which ranked second lowest for cities overall, also ranked highest for depression, as well as Charleston, West Virginia; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Spokane and Vancouver, Wash.
Detroit also ranked dead last among residents who get enough sleep. Cleveland, which ranked fourth lowest overall, took out the second-worst city for a good night’s rest.
In another blow to the two Midwestern cities, both ranked worst for divorce and separation, while Fremont, Irvine and San Jose had low rates of relationship discord.
Although the Golden State has many attributes to attract residents seeking a serene life, the East Coast has the lowest suicide rates, with New York City ranking third lowest and Yonkers, a suburb of the city, in fifth place. Newark and Jersey City had the lowest suicide rates.
Although the United States is one of the richest countries in the world, it only ranks 15th among the happiest countries. The United States ranks below New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, but above the United Kingdom and France.
Meanwhile, the Great Plains had the highest suicide rates, according to Wallet Hub. Five cities tied for the worst suicide rates: Colorado Springs, Colo.; Billings, Montana; Juneau, AK; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Casper, Wyoming.
Although the United States is one of the richest countries in the world, it only ranks 15th among the happiest countries.
The Nordic countries (Finland, Denmark and Iceland) have the happiest citizens, while Afghanistan ranked last out of 137 ranked, according to the world happiness report.
The United States ranks below New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, but ranks above the United Kingdom and France.
Countries were ranked based on perceptions of corruption, generosity, and social support, among others.