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California and the Midwest Lead the List
Where you live might matter more than you think. California dominated the top spots, but the Midwest made a surprisingly strong showing.
WalletHub just released its 2025 Happiest Cities in America study, ranking 182 of the largest U.S. cities using 29 indicators like depression rates, income levels, life expectancy, and leisure time.
From Bay Area suburbs to Great Plains cities, these twelve towns figured out what makes people smile, and it’s not always about the weather or the paycheck.
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Fremont Wins for Sixth Straight Year
Fremont, California, claimed the top spot for the sixth consecutive year…