For quality of education and health, Salem ranked 22nd overall. The city placed No. 2 for state capitals with the least ...

The worst state capitals to live in the United States, according to WalletHub's study, are: WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said: "A state's capital city is more than just the seat of its government ...

Here's how Salem did and where it ranked on the list. WalletHub's methodology for ranking best US state capitals to live in 2025 WalletHub used 48 metrics in four categories to determine the best ...