Plus, two words to avoid when apologizing VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE Friday, March 31, 2023 CNBC Make It Life helps you lead a healthier, richer and more fulfilling lifestyle. By Aditi Shrikant Top 5 happiest cities in the U.S. Finland is the happiest country in the world , but if you are not looking to make an international move right now, you might want to consider California. The Golden State claims three of the top five spots in a ranking of which U.S. cities have the happiest residents, according to a 2023 survey. The cities were assessed on three categories: emotional and physical well-being, community and environment, and income and employment. Here are the top five happiest cities in the country: Fremont, California San Jose, California Madison, Wisconsin Overland Park, Kansas San Francisco Read More We want to hear from you! Take this short survey and tell us what you'd like to learn about