Do you live in one of the happiest cities in the country?
We all strive to be our happiest selves, but depending on where you live, that could be easier for some than for others. While happiness is subjective, it can also be influenced by a number of factors like job security, cost of living, mental health and even weather.
WalletHub compared nearly 200 cities around the country, including at least two of the most populated locales in every state, to determine which cities are the happiest in America. Among the list are nine cities in Arizona, including one destination that found a spot in the Top 10:
- No. 8: Scottsdale
- No. 26: Gilbert
- No. 40: Chandler
- No. 64: Peoria
- No. 71: Tempe
- No. 83: Mesa
- No. 106: Phoenix
- No. 120: Glendale
- No. 161: Tucson
Of the Arizona cities on the list, Scottsdale ranked as the happiest, coming in at No. 8 overall and earning high marks in all categories. Tucson, on the other hand, ranked as the unhappiest, earning poor marks in both the community & environment and emotional & physical well-being categories…