Some thoughts and possibilities based on the ranking:
Cities with higher median home prices tend to have more financially satisfied residents.
Coastal city residents are more financially happy than non-coastal city residents.
West coast living may have an edge over east coast living.
There is likely more wealth inequality in Houston and Dallas between the very rich and the middle class perhaps due to the oil industry.
LA / San Diego may have the best combination of financial satisfaction with upward mobility, great weather, and a nice lifestyle.
Move to Houston, Dallas, Chicago, or Atlanta for retirement if you already have a $2+ million net worth given the low cost of living.
