All 50 state capitals were ranked based on affordability, economic well-being, quality of life and quality of education and health care.

Every state has one – a capital city – but some are better to live in than others.

While Austin, Texas ranked as the best state capital in which to live, Harrisburg ranked a lowly 40th out of 50 state capitals. In the study, Harrisburg scored poorly in two areas of four areas.

(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 ...

Boston and Honolulu tied for the most expensive state capitals to live in. Denver ranked 2nd and 3rd for economic well-being and quality of life, respectively.

Salem is one of the best U.S. state capitals for stargazing, according to a recent study.