Lanikai Beach on Oahu.

According to the recently released annual Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index report, Hawaii ranks No. 1 for the fifth year in a row as the state where residents report the best sense of overall well-being, based on physical health, outlook on life, job satisfaction and other factors that affect quality of life. Read full story on Sci-Tech Today.

This is one of the many reasons people decide to relocate to Hawaii. Yes, real estate and cost of living is higher compared to some parts of the mainland, but the trade off for a healthier and happier lifestyle is worth it.