Where we live can be a big factor in how happy we feel.
Researchers have found that happiness is often driven by core factors including mental well-being, physical health, strong social ties, job satisfaction and financial stability.
A WalletHub study recently looked at 182 of the largest cities in the United States to determine which ones had the best factors to support happiness.
The study examined three key dimensions: emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment. It looked at 29 key indicators of happiness, including depression rates, income growth, average daily leisure time, adequate sleep rates and sports participation rates.
"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," said Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, in a statement. "Therefore, when deciding where to live to maximize your happiness, you'll want to pick a city that offers more than just a decent average income. The ideal city provides conditions that foster good mental and physical health, like reasonable work hours, short commutes, good weather and caring neighbors."
The slideshow above highlights the 10 happiest cities in the U.S. according to WalletHub.
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