Great food and awesome live music are typically among the first thoughts when somebody mentions Austin, Texas. Add economic well-being, quality of education, and quality of health to that list.
The folks at WalletHub recently put together a list, ranking several metrics, that determined the best and worst United States’ capital cities to live in. Austin ranked first overall in economic well-being, second in quality of education and health, and ninth in affordability.
Top 10 capital cities to live in
- Austin, Texas
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Boise, Idaho
- Lincoln, Nebraksa
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Concord, New Hampshire
- Denver, Colorado
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Columbus, Ohio
Worst 10 capital cities to live in according to WalletHub
- Augusta, Maine
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Baton Rogue, Louisiana
- Dover, Delaware
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Carson City, Nevada
- Little Rock Arkansas
Check out the full list by clicking here!

