February 29 2024- Columbia, Maryland, has been ranked as the 9th happiest city in America according to a study by WalletHub. The study, released ahead of the International Day of Happiness on March 20, assessed over 180 U.S. cities based on 29 key indicators, including depression rate, income growth, and daily leisure time.
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