There's truth to the cliché: Real estate really is all about location. Find the spot on the map that's right for you, and you're in your happy place -- no matter the size or type of home you're living in.
But what is it that makes a house a happy place for homeowners and renters?
Credit monitoring and personal finance advice website WalletHub analyzed 182 of the largest U.S. cities through three different lenses: emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment.
Let's take a look at some of the elements that make a "happy" city and which locations top the list.
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