All I can say is that I was happy when I lived in Chicago (River Forest to be exact) then Fort Collins, CO and where I live now.
Yes & no. Extreme poverty,These lists are good and all but in the end happiness isn't going to come from anything external. Not a job or where you live. Both may help a bit but happiness comes from within IMO. The reverse is also true. If you are a grumpy person for whatever reason you have to change your mindset more than your zip code.
Do I want to move to Fargo, ND? God no. If I do will I still be a happy person? Of course.
Yes & no. Extreme poverty,
lack of opportunity, environmental violence etc in many of the areas can be hard to overcome. You can only look on the bright side so much.
Fargo, ND definitely is the surprise on that list, IMO
Could it possibly be compared to a life in the golden cage?? Comfy, yet boring and predictable?
These lists are good and all but in the end happiness isn't going to come from anything external. Not a job or where you live. Both may help a bit but happiness comes from within IMO. The reverse is also true. If you are a grumpy person for whatever reason you have to change your mindset more than your zip code.
I don't know if that is a reflection of the city as much as your circumstances. Someone with no marketable job skills living in the worst area of Toledo isn't going to be more happy, at least I wouldn't think, living in Plano, Tx if they are still in a terrible area and still can't get a job. San Francisco is high on that list and they have a terrible problem with poverty and homelessness
Wow, that is a lot of generalizations about the people in Kentucky. I also live in KY and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Everyone in my life seems generally happy and content. I’ve never heard anyone say water makes them sick. I do t personally know anyone addicted to drugs or in a treatment program. I’ve never once had to call the police because someone was chasing me or beating in my car. Currently I live in Louisville, but spent the first 29 years of my life just outside Lexington.Lots of generational poverty, low education, poor health, and rampant drug abuse in most of those states. As a Kentuckian who is soon to be a Floridian again (I have a job lined up, juust waiting for house to sell.), I can say that, at least here, there is not of lot of "fun" to be had, even though I live in the 2nd biggest city in the state. Many, many people here are unfriendly and depressed and take it out on everyone around them. Culturally, the only interests seem to be bourbon, tobacco, horse racing, and college basketball. Obesity is the norm. I meet people daily who tell me "I can only drink pop, water makes me sick". Most people my age are on drugs or in a suboxone treatment program. At least once a year I have to call the police on a random man who is chasing me or beating on my car or harassing me (different ones each time, the most recent one saw me walk out m of work and came at me ). I cannot wait to leave this place, and I can understand why it doesn't rank highly.
You sound very unhappy there. It's probably good you're leaving.Lots of generational poverty, low education, poor health, and rampant drug abuse in most of those states. As a Kentuckian who is soon to be a Floridian again (I have a job lined up, juust waiting for house to sell.), I can say that, at least here, there is not of lot of "fun" to be had, even though I live in the 2nd biggest city in the state. Many, many people here are unfriendly and depressed and take it out on everyone around them. Culturally, the only interests seem to be bourbon, tobacco, horse racing, and college basketball. Obesity is the norm. I meet people daily who tell me "I can only drink pop, water makes me sick". Most people my age are on drugs or in a suboxone treatment program. At least once a year I have to call the police on a random man who is chasing me or beating on my car or harassing me (different ones each time, the most recent one saw me walk out m of work and came at me ). I cannot wait to leave this place, and I can understand why it doesn't rank highly.
Granted I haven't been to most of the places on the list, I think there may be a lot of truth to it in regards to atmosphere. I definitely felt a different vibe between #15 vs #151.
Wow, that is a lot of generalizations about the people in Kentucky. I also live in KY and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Everyone in my life seems generally happy and content. I’ve never heard anyone say water makes them sick. I do t personally know anyone addicted to drugs or in a treatment program. I’ve never once had to call the police because someone was chasing me or beating in my car. Currently I live in Louisville, but spent the first 29 years of my life just outside Lexington.
Wow, that is a lot of generalizations about the people in Kentucky. I also live in KY and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Everyone in my life seems generally happy and content. I’ve never heard anyone say water makes them sick. I do t personally know anyone addicted to drugs or in a treatment program. I’ve never once had to call the police because someone was chasing me or beating in my car. Currently I live in Louisville, but spent the first 29 years of my life just outside Lexington.
To be fair each survey is actually asking different questions. So no it's not different poll and opposite results. It's different poll entirely which is probably a good idea for an entirely different threadDifferent poll & opposite results...
Chicago has just been ranked number 3 when it comes to the best cities around the world.
Different poll & opposite results...
Chicago has just been ranked number 3 when it comes to the best cities around the world.