The cities were evaluated on a number of factors ranging from depression rate to income-growth rate, according to WalletHub.
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WalletHub compared 182 of the largest cities in the US based on emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment.
The cities were evaluated using 30 relevant metrics at varying weights to determine the total score.
Each city was given a number based on a 100-point grade scale. See the list of happiest cities.
15. San Diego, CA
San Diego, California.
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Total score: 63.98
14. Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach, California.
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Total score: 64.04
13. Oakland, CA
Oakland, California.
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Total score: 64.08
12. Bismarck, ND
Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Total score: 64.12
11. Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington.
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Total score: 65.59
10. Burlington, VT
Burlington, Vermont.
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Total score: 65.83
9. South Burlington, VT
South Burlington, Vermont.
