New Hampshire and Massachusetts Both Ranked in Top 10 Happiest in the U.S.

With everything going on in the world, it can be difficult to find happiness, but if you live in New Hampshire or Massachusetts, according to a new survey, you have a better chance at finding it than other states in the U.S.

According to wallethub.com, New Hampshire and Massachusetts ranked in the Top 10 in the entire country.

New Hampshire is the 8th Happiest State and Massachusetts Follows at #9

Here is the complete Top 10:

1. Hawaii

2. Maryland

3. Nebraska

4. New Jersey

5. Connecticut

6. Utah

7. California

8. New Hampshire

9. Massachusetts

10. Idaho

Here's How The Happiest States Were Decided

There were several factors that determined who were the happiest.  They are emotional and physical well-being, work environment and lastly, community and environment.

Having lived in New England my whole life, it comes as no surprise to me that NH and MA are among the happiest states in the country.

Having beautiful beaches in close proximity really does help your emotional and physical health.  Many people in NH and MA work from home which makes for a great work/life balance and if you live here or have made a visit, you know the environment is beautiful.

Other Thoughts About the Happiest States in the Country

Of course Hawaii is at the top spot.  I've never been there, but from what I've seen in pictures, it is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world.

New Jersey coming in at Number 4?  Nothing against New Jersey, but I wouldn't have picked that one.  Maybe because of it's proximity to New York?