In life, it is common to cut corners or to fall short of goals. When this happens we often find ourselves cheating to get what we want. From video games to diets, cheating is an aspect of life most of us have become accustomed to. While cheating in some cases is viewed as insignificant, in other cases it can result in destruction — destruction of friendships, romantic relationships, health goals, and more. But which states and cities are home to the most cheaters?

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At Solitaire Bliss, we know a thing or two about people finding ways around the rules, so we decided to survey Americans to learn more about their habits in 2024. We collected data on which states and cities are home to the most cheaters, what Americans are cutting corners on most, and what they regret. Read on to see how the state you call home ranks among the rest. 

Key takeaways for Arizona

  • Arizona ranks No. 8 as the state where its residents cheat the most. 
  • The Official Cheating Behavior Breakdown for Arizona:
    • 34% have lied about their age. 
    • 64% have cut someone in line.
      • Arizona residents report line cutting the most of any U.S. state.
    • 47% have altered a social media pic before posting.
    • 83% have cheated on a diet.
    • 38% have cheated at work.
    • 38% have cheated on a partner.

Key takeaways for the nation

  • New Jersey, Nevada, and Colorado are home to the most cheaters in the U.S. in 2024. 
  • Maine, West Virginia, and Minnesota are home to the least cheaters in the U.S. in 2024.
  • Nearly 1 in 2 Americans admit to cutting in front of someone in line.
  • Cheating on a partner is something 1 in 3 Americans admit to doing.
  • Partners, diets, and schoolwork are the most common things Americans regret cheating on.
  • Residents in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas harbor the most regret for cheating.