Cold winters and bad drivers didn’t stop many New England states from being ranked some of the “happiest” in the United States in a new WalletHub study.

In the ranking, released Sept. 8, WalletHub looked at 30 metrics, including depression rate, feelings of productivity, income growth and unemployment rate, across all 50 states to determine which states are the happiest .

“In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-life balance and maintaining an emotional support network, another key way to boost your happiness is living in the right place,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement. “The happiest states are those that provide above-average quality of life in a wide variety of areas, from strong state economies and high quality physical and mental health

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