9 places in the US where people are happier, living longer, and least likely to run out of money

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1. Colorado

1. Colorado

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 83.84

Life expectancy: 60.53

Quality of health: 97.47

Positive mental health: 87.93

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2. Maine

2. Maine

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 70.79

Life expectancy: 39.47

Quality of health: 85.35

Positive mental health: 82.76

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3. Hawaii

3. Hawaii

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 0

Life expectancy: 100

Quality of health: 98.48

Positive mental health: 84.48

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4. Iowa

4. Iowa

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 92.89

Life expectancy: 50

Quality of health: 88.89

Positive mental health: 100

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5. South Dakota

5. South Dakota

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 85.20

Life expectancy: 60.53

Quality of health: 71.72

Positive mental health: 98.28

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6. Wisconsin

6. Wisconsin

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 88.90

Life expectancy: 52.63

Quality of health: 78.28

Positive mental health: 74.14

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7. Minnesota

7. Minnesota

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 85.69

Life expectancy: 68.42

Quality of health: 87.88

Positive mental health: 94.83

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8. Vermont

8. Vermont

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 65.24

Life expectancy: 50

Quality of health: 80.30

Positive mental health: 86.21

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9. New Hampshire

9. New Hampshire

All scores are out of a possible 100:

Cost of living: 67.87

Life expectancy: 50

Quality of health: 100

Positive mental health: 74.14

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