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Map Reveals Best—And Worst—Cities For Keeping New Year's Resolutions

Map Reveals Best—And Worst—Cities For Keeping New Year's Resolutions

Summary

A report by WalletHub ranked U.S. cities based on how supportive they are for keeping New Year's resolutions. Seattle, Washington, topped the list due to its healthy lifestyle and strong financial conditions. The report analyzed factors like health, finances, employment, and habits across 182 cities.

Key Facts

  • WalletHub ranked Seattle, Washington, as the best city for keeping New Year's resolutions.
  • Seattle has the lowest percentage of inactive adults and one of the lowest obesity rates in the U.S.
  • Scottsdale, Arizona, ranked second, known for both health and career benefits and low unemployment rates.
  • Irvine, California, placed third, with high credit scores and good health statistics.
  • WalletHub analyzed 182 cities using criteria such as health, finances, and habits.
  • Sources for the study included the U.S. Census Bureau and the CDC.
  • The top five cities were Seattle, Scottsdale, Irvine, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City.
  • WalletHub releases this report annually.

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