Special Report

Best State Capitals to Live In

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45. Carson City, Nevada
> Overall score: 42.15/100
> Affordability rank: 37th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 16th out of 50
> Education and health rank: 48th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 48th out of 50
> Population: 54,773
> Median household income: $55,718

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44. Augusta, Maine
> Overall score: 42.36/100
> Affordability rank: 38th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 42nd out of 50
> Education and health rank: 24th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 42nd out of 50
> Population: 18,605
> Median household income: $43,796

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43. Montgomery, Alabama
> Overall score: 42.37/100
> Affordability rank: 17th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 43rd out of 50
> Education and health rank: 50th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 44th out of 50
> Population: 199,783
> Median household income: $48,011

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42. Little Rock, Arkansas
> Overall score: 43.40/100
> Affordability rank: 21st out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 28th out of 50
> Education and health rank: 40th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 49th out of 50
> Population: 197,958
> Median household income: $51,485

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41. Providence, Rhode Island
> Overall score: 43.65/100
> Affordability rank: 47th out of 50
> Economic well-being rank: 27th out of 50
> Education and health rank: 27th out of 50
> Quality of life rank: 9th out of 50
> Population: 179,494
> Median household income: $45,610

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