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Tallahassee, FL - Tallahassee has been ranked the best-run city in Florida and among the top 20 in the nation, outperforming larger cities like Miami and Tampa in a new WalletHub report on city management and efficiency.
Tallahassee, the state capital, has been named the best-run city in Florida in a nationwide study conducted by personal finance outlet WalletHub.
The report analyzed how efficiently 148 of America’s most populated cities are managed, placing Tallahassee at number 18 overall in the United States.
Jacksonville ranked just behind at number 19, while St. Petersburg landed at number 42 nationally and was the third-highest ranked Florida city on the list.
The study measured each city’s quality of services against its per capita budget and scored performance across key areas like education, financial health, public safety, infrastructure, healthcare, and the economy.
These findings spotlight Tallahassee’s standout performance in recent years.
While major metros like Miami and Tampa did not make the top 50, Tallahassee’s ranking reflects strong financial oversight and efficient delivery of public services.
The city’s commitment to budget discipline and long-term planning appears to be paying off, with analysts noting high marks in categories like fiscal stability and education.
WalletHub’s rankings have become a key benchmark for comparing how well cities manage resources.
This year’s results suggest that smaller cities with focused governance may be outperforming larger urban hubs in delivering value to residents.