The study focused on a variety of factors to determine the results, including depression rates, income growth, and unemployment rates. Past studies have found that a good balance of economic, emotional, physical, and social health all play a large role in feeling fulfilled. Maryland's ranking comes after analyzation of three categories: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment, WalletHub continues.
Emotional and physical well-being is comprised of several categories totaling up to 50 points, with work environment and community and environment each totaling up to 25 points. Maryland ranked number 5 in the nation in emotional and physical well-being, number 24 in work environment, and number 4 in community and environment, with a total score of 62.60. To read the full report by WalletHub, click here.
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