WalletHub ranks US state capitals. Springfield lands in bottom half

WalletHub analyzed all 50 US state capitals, ranking them from best to worst to live in. See where Illinois' capital, Springfield, landed on the list.

Austin named best state capital in the U.S. to live in, according to new report

Austin is ranked the best state capital to live in for 2026, topping WalletHub's analysis of all 50 capitals across affordability and quality of life.

What are best state capitals to live in the U.S.? Where Atlanta ranks

Atlanta is the third best capital city to live in across the United States, according to a new report from WalletHub. See the ...

What are best state capitals to live in the US? Where Jackson, MS ranks

Jackson, Mississippi, is the worst capital city to live in across the United States, according to a new report from WalletHub ...

The 3 best US capital cities to call home are safe, affordable — and all in the South

A new report ranking life in the nation’s capital cities saw one region come out ahead. In the analysis by WalletHub, all 50 US state capitals were judged on 48 metrics across affordability, quality ...

The top 10 best US state capitals to live in

Many rank among the top places to live in the country, with much to offer the typical resident, but not all capitals are ...

What are best U.S. state capitals to live in? Where Frankfort ranks

Frankfort is one of the worst capital cities to live in across the United States, according to a new report from WalletHub. See the full list ...