Concord ranked 14th when it comes to best state capitals to live in

Concord ranks tops in statet capitals when it comes to safety (Courtesy photo)

With 17 state capitals being the most populated cities in their states, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2026's Best State Capitals to Live In.

To identify the most livable seats of state government, WalletHub compared all 50 state capitals across 48 key metrics, ranging from the cost of living to K-12 school-system quality to the number of attractions.

Best vs. Worst

• Concord, New Hampshire, has the lowest violent-crime rate per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2 times lower than in Little Rock, Arkansas, the city with the highest.
  
• Austin, Texas, has the highest median household income (adjusted for cost of living), which is 2.1 times higher than in Hartford, Connecticut, the city with the lowest.
  
• Montpelier, Vermont, has the highest share of adults age 25 and older with at least a bachelor's degree, which is four times higher than in Trenton, New Jersey, the city with the lowest.
  

To view the full report and your city's rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-state-capitals/19030