Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City is situated on the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau, along the banks of the Missouri River. It’s hard to find a capital city that’s cheaper than Jefferson City. The median rent is $621 a month, while the median home rental is $145,000. Of course, a lack of charm or fun things to do always come with affordability.
Frankfort, Kentucky
Established in 1786, Frankfort is a small town with a number of less than 28,000. Frankfort is a very pretty town, marked by historic red brick exteriors, the Old State Capitol, two breweries, and a lovely view of the Kentucky River. In fact, it ranked well in most of the WalletHub categories, with the exception of the standard of education and health rating, which ranked it at No. 42 on our ranking.