Happiest Cities In America 2024 Top 10. Best states to retire in. Wallethub’s new 2024 report, happiest states in america, examined each city based on 29 key indicators for happiness — from depression and income, to average leisure time spent each day —.

The west and rocky mountains regions, specifically california and colorado, appear to be the states with the most cities. Out of the top 50 states, california has 14 cities and texas has eight.