Only 17 state capitals are also the largest cities in their respective states, but that doesn’t mean they offer the best quality of life. WalletHub took a closer look and released its report on 2018’s Best State Capitals to Live in.
WalletHub compared all 50 across 51 key indicators of affordability, economic strength, quality of education and health, and overall living standards. Topeka, KS ranked 34 on the list. The name Topeka means “place where we dug potatoes”, or “a good place to dig potatoes”. Topeka was first recorded in 1826 as the Kansa name for what is now called the Kansas River.
Below are the top 10 Best Capitals To Live:
- Austin, TX
- Madison, WI
- Boise, ID
- Lincoln, NE
- Bismarck, ND
- Raleigh, NC
- Denver, CO
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Juneau, AK
- Concord, NH
