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The Happiest Cities in America, According to Residents

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30. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, California

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29. Madison, Wisconsin

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28. Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, Hawaii

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27. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

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26. Napa, California

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