There’s a whole list of factors that go into keeping a city running smoothly, not least of which is local leadership. In times of turmoil — whether it’s a natural disaster, economic crisis or public health issue — Americans turn to their community leaders for answers. But what exactly sets certain places apart?
A new study from financial site WalletHub seeks to answer that question by analyzing data for 148 of the nation’s largest cities.
To determine its rankings, WalletHub looked at dozens of metrics that represent a city’s “quality of services” across public finances, education, health, safety, infrastructure and more. After scoring cities across these metrics, WalletHub then compared the data against each city’s per-capita budget to determine which are run the best.
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By Mary Cunningham
Edited By Aimee Picchi
June 17, 2025 / 7:33 AM EDT / CBS News