Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the most populated city in the state of Iowa and a central destination for U.S. insurance companies. It is also a significant capital city in politics today, as it is the site of the very first congress. But even more so, Des Moines is a center for aspiring entrepreneurs and has a flourishing local art scene. Plus, this capital city is hosting the Iowa State Fair.
Little Rock, Arkansas
Located on the banks of the River Arkansas, Little Rock was established in 1821. Today, it has a total of just under 200,000 people and is one of the leading contributors, economic and political centers in the South. Little Rock is one of the most sustainable cities in the nation, with one of the lowest median rents in the country at $850, but it also has one of the lowest quality of life rankings.