Special Report

The Happiest Cities in America, According to Residents

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5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut

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4. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia

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2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California

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1. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, California

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