Most state capitals also offer more job opportunities, increased pay, educational opportunities and a feel for the state’s culture. Quality of life in the states and the cities varies greatly.

The study compared all 50 state capitals and used 48 metrics to reach a final score. Among the factors considered when ranking the cities were quality of life, education, healthcare, cost of ...

(NEXSTAR) — Every state has one: a capital. Dover, Delaware, is technically the oldest, and Juneau, Alaska, the youngest. But some of the nation’s capitals are better to live in than others.

(NEXSTAR) — Every state has one: a capital. Dover, Delaware, is technically the oldest, and Juneau, Alaska, the youngest. But some of the nation’s capitals are better to live in than others.