The Heart of North Carolina Named Top Capital City

According to WalletHub, Raleigh, NC, is the second-best state capital, in part because it has the fourth-highest median household income after adjusting for cost of living ($84,798). The city is also developing rapidly, ranking near the top of the country in new building permits per capita.

In addition, Raleigh has the eighth-highest share of residents ages 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher, at 52.9%, and a high school graduation rate of over 87%. It’s the fifth-best city for colleges and universities, too.

To top things off, it’s easy to find restaurants rated at least 4.5 stars in the city. And if you enjoy hockey, Raleigh ranks third among cities for hockey fans (#letsgoCANES).