The Top 10 Least Happy States To Live In

by Tom Royce on December 18, 2009


Ever wonder why everyone around you is grumpy and mad? Check your zip code. A new study shows the levels of happiness by state. The New York metro area leads the way with New York as the most unhappiest state to live in followed by Connecticut and New Jersey.

The Northeast and the Midwest dominate the list of unhappy places to live, probably owing to the lack of sunshine, high housing prices, and high taxation. Less sunshine and disposable income can make even the jolliest person cranky.

To find a happier place to live, check out this list of the Top 10 Happiest States in the United States.

The Top 10 Least Happy States To Live In:

  1. New York
  2. Connecticut
  3. New Jersey
  4. Michigan
  5. Indiana
  6. California
  7. Illinois
  8. Ohio
  9. Massachusetts
  10. Rhode Island

via LiveScience.com

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Internet Marketing f December 19, 2009 at 4:48 am

Is this some kind of marketing gimmick for real estate in the 10 happiest states? Or is it for real?

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Bob December 19, 2009 at 7:25 am

I live in California and in spite of high taxes, high cost of living,and a state that is insolvent I'm am pretty happy. But maybe that's just me!

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Cheap Watches December 22, 2009 at 1:45 am

I used to live in New York, and as you said, it is really a bad place for living, it’s only for work, I guess !

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Casey December 23, 2009 at 11:24 am

I find it very interesting that the East Coast dominated this list. California was a shocker to see on the sad state list, but I am going to agree with Bob's comment that the cost of living is rather high and the state itself with through a small bankruptcy spell this year.

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rianne December 24, 2009 at 1:31 pm

i live in ohio we stand for our rights its u unfair u say were not happy! who ever wrote this is rude and a liar!

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Dubai Property December 29, 2009 at 12:06 pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted this survey of more 1.3 million people across the United States over the past four years regarding their happiness level of their lifestyle and where they live.

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Jeremy Pritchard December 31, 2009 at 6:05 pm

More to that, here is an article about the happiest states in the US http://www.sundaygazettemail.com/News/20091217073…

:)

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sneakers October 30, 2010 at 1:46 pm

It this for real or just one of the real estate strategies? New York and California?

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shoeb November 1, 2010 at 6:24 am

i wish to visit New York worlds most happening place next year i am planning to go

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newyorkgal December 2, 2010 at 11:11 pm

what in the world are these people talking about new york is the best place in the united states,24 hour state.

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