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Connecticut ranks among the top 10 happiest states: WalletHub

By Jenn Brink,

2024-09-09

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut is the 7th happiest state in the country, according to WalletHub .

The state’s overall ranking is due in part to its ranking in three different categories: emotional and physical well-being (No. 6), work environment (No. 16) and community and environment (No. 21).

Source: WalletHub

Happiest States in the U.S.

Overall Rank*	State	Total Score	Emotional & Physical Well-Being Rank	Work Environment Rank	Community & Environment Rank
1	Hawaii	68.71	1	31	3
2	Maryland	64.67	3	10	6
3	New Jersey	62.46	2	32	33
4	Utah	62.20	27	1	1
5	Delaware	60.43	10	27	4
6	Minnesota	60.43	12	4	8
7	Connecticut	60.14	6	16	21
8	Idaho	58.84	30	3	2
9	Nebraska	58.60	11	7	28
10	Massachusetts	58.24	4	5	45

Notes: *No. 1 = Happiest
With the exception of “Total Score,” all of the columns in the table above depict the relative rank of that state, where a rank of 1 represents the best conditions for that metric category.

Click here to learn about the metrics used or see the complete list.

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BELLA

18d ago

Bullshit

S+arligh+

21d ago

the rich are happy in CT. everyone else is miserable everyday. high rents, high home prices, high groceries, high taxes, high electricity bills, high insurance bills, HIGH EVERYTHING. The only thing not going higher is my stagnant, regular paycheck.

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