Looking for the brainiest cities in America? Two California spots are in the top 10, according to WalletHub.
The personal finance website recently ranked the most educated cities in the United States , comparing the 150 largest metropolitan statistical areas based on factors including the share of adults with bachelor’s degrees or higher and the quality of public schools and universities.
Each location then received a score, with 100 indicating the best possible levels of education.
“Cities want to attract highly educated workers to fuel their economic growth and tax revenues,” WalletHub financial writer Adam McCann wrote in a July 2 article titled “ Most & Least Educated Cities in America (2024) .” “Higher levels of education tend to lead to higher salaries, and the more that people earn, the more tax dollars they contribute over time.”
In turn, McCann wrote, “people want to live somewhere where they will get a good return on their educational investment.”
Ann Arbor, Michigan, was No. 1 on WalletHub’s list of most educated metropolitan areas with an overall score of 93.7 out 100.