LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Location can affect how bright or gloomy your life can feel, and happiness levels can vary across the county.
Researchers have explored the “science of happiness” and identified several core factors that can lead to happiness, including mental well-being, physical health, strong social ties, job satisfaction, and financial stability, according to WalletHub.
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In order to see which cities in the country are the happiest, WalletHub studied more than 180 of the largest cities across 29 factors of happiness, including depression rates, income growth, and average daily leisure time.
“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,” WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo said. “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.”…