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- The World Happiness Report 2026 ranks the United States 23rd, up from 24th in 2025.
- The Happy City Index includes 16 U.S. cities, down from 18 in 2025.
- San Francisco is the only U.S. city in the top ranks at 45th overall.
- European cities dominate the top spots, as a Niche report identifies neighborhoods in these cities as among the best places to live in the United States.
