Are You Where You Are Supposed to Be? Find Out Which State Matches Your Soul

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Are You Where You Are Supposed to Be? Find Out Which State Matches Your Soul
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About This Quiz

Are you living in a place that makes you truly happy, or does your soul yearn for different sights? While your happiness is dependent on many factors, such as the quality of your relationships, your boundary-setting skills and your health, living in the wrong place can make it harder for you to flourish. 

For instance, if you love going out, you probably won't be happy if you're living in the country. Likewise, if you're an introvert, you won't savor the obligations that come from living in a community that believes in Southern hospitality. If you're a surfer, you won't get much out of living in Idaho, while if you hate the cold, you're going to have a difficult time appreciating Alaska's splendor. 

So, what kind of environment does your soul crave? If you're not sure of the answer to that question, this is the perfect quiz for you. We're going to ask you about all of your preferences, from your least-favorite genre of music to the industry you want to work in. By the end of the quiz, we'll be able to tell you which state can deliver the qualities that your soul hankers after. Are you ready to find out where your true home is? It's time to take this quiz!

Question 1 - Hiking
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When do you feel happiest?
When I'm the center of attention
When I'm alone, focused on a project I care about
When the night is young and I've got money in my pocket
When I'm out in nature, exploring the great outdoors

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Question 2 - chatting
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Do you enjoy chatting with strangers?
Yes. It adds spice to my day.
No, never
A stranger is just a friend that you haven't met yet.
It depends on the mood I'm in.

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Question 3 - fishing
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What's your favorite summer activity?
Hitting the beach
Going fishing
Skinny-dipping at night
Kayaking

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Question 4 - sports car
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If you were given $1 million, what's the first thing you would buy?
A sports car
A bed-and-breakfast
A party barge
Stocks

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Question 5 - sushi restaurant
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It's date night. What type of restaurant will you be going to?
A sushi restaurant
Our local diner
A fancy French place
The drive-thru

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Question 6 - black cat
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Do you have a pet?
My birds are so cute!
I don't like pets.
I've got a handsome black cat.
I have a Labrador retriever.

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Question 7 - city street
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Are you all about the city, the country or the 'burbs?
I'm a city person.
The fewer people there are where I live, the happier I am.
I like the city and the country.
The 'burbs are my home, and I'm not ashamed of that!

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Question 8 - car
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Would you be willing to live without a car?
Sure, it's good for the environment.
No, my car is like a part of me.
Yes, if I had to.
Nah, I need a car to get to my job.

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Question 9 - seafood
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Complete this sentence: "I could never live in a place that didn't have _________."
Fresh produce
Good seafood
A thriving nightlife
Mountains

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Lakers
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Do you follow any sports teams?
I love the Lakers.
I root for the Red Sox.
Go Saints!
The Denver Broncos are my boys.

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Question 11 - ocean
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How do you feel about the ocean?
I love it, love it, love it.
The ocean can be friendly, but it can also be dangerous.
Oceans freak me out; I prefer lakes.
I basically hate most bodies of water.

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Question 12 - fireman
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When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An actor
A sailor
A poet
A fireman

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Question 13 - dressy clothes
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How do you like to dress?
I favor expensive athleisure clothes.
As casually as possible
In dressy clothes that show off my figure
It depends on whether I'm at work or off work.

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Question 14 - Poseidon
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If you were a Greek god, which one would you be?
Aphrodite
Poseidon
Dionysus
Hermes or Athena

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Question 15 - Libertarian
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What's your political orientation?
Very progressive
Libertarian
Conservative
Liberal

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Question 16 - Flood
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Are you particularly scared of any natural disasters?
I don't like tornadoes.
I hate earthquakes.
Wildfires terrify me the most.
Floods scare me.

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Question 17 - Type A
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Can you get along with "Type A" people?
Yes, if I have to
I am a "Type A" person.
Ew, no!
Hey, it takes all types of people to make the world go 'round.

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Question 18 - Sunny and mild
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What's your ideal climate?
Sunny and mild
I like to experience all four seasons.
Tropical climates make me happy.
It's gotta snow occasionally.

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Question 19 - Jazz
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Of the following communities, which one would you fit in with most easily?
An artists' collective
Grown-up Eagle Scouts
Jazz aficionados
A group of yoga enthusiasts

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Question 20 - Snowboarding
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When you need to break a sweat, what kind of exercise do you do?
Surfing
Hiking
I don't exercise, silly!
Snowboarding

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Question 21 - Aloof
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Are there any behaviors that you're absolutely allergic to?
People who are obsessed with enforcing rules annoy me.
I hate flakiness.
Aloofness is a big turnoff for me.
Ambitiousness can be sort of toxic.

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Question 22 - Ellis
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Who's your favorite horror author?
Bret Easton Ellis
Stephen King
Anne Rice
Dean Koontz

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Question 23 - Science museums
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Let's say you're spending the day in a new place. What kind of local attractions will you visit?
Any venues with live performances
Science museums
Historic buildings
Nearby national parks

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Question 24 - neighbors
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What type of relationship do you want to have with your neighbors?
I'd like us to at least nod to each other.
Ideally, I would NEVER speak to my neighbors.
I'd love it if we were friends.
If I left my headlights on, it would be nice if they knocked on my door and told me.

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Question 25 - magnolias
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You adore the scent of _____________.
Eucalyptus
Pine
Blooming magnolias
Mountain air

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Question 26 - Country music
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Which genre of music annoys you the most?
Country
Rap
Classical
Pop

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Question 27 -  farmer
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Of the following people, which one would you be most likely to date?
An energetic up-and-coming comedian
A soft-spoken farmer
A fiery chef
An adventurous park ranger

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Question 28 - apartment
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Would you rather have a huge apartment in a rural area or a small apartment in a bustling metropolis?
I don't care if I have to live in a studio apartment, as long as I'm near the action.
I want a HOUSE in a rural area.
I don't need a huge place, but a decent-size apartment or small house would be nice.
A house in the suburbs is my dream.

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Question 29 - Walking my dog
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How do you like to unwind?
I enjoy lying in a hammock while gossiping with friends.
I like to build a fire, pour myself a cup of tea, then settle in with a good book.
Dancing my heart out at a crowded club is the best way for me to unwind.
Walking my dog along a tree-lined street always settles me down.

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Question 30 - Entertainment industry
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Can you complete this sentence? "To ensure that I have lots of career opportunities, I need to live in a city that has a thriving __________ industry."
Entertainment
Fishing
Hospitality
Tech

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