I agree on the "state capitals" for bike friendly areas, haven't seen one that failed to measure up. If you are willing to be a government worker or part of the service infrastructure, there are always jobs available and in Olympia our "rush hour" lasts about 15 minutes. Typically short commute times and lack of vehicle traffic throughout the day leaves you with more time to pursue cycling. The lack of traffic & usually lower housing costs compared to larger cities are big factors. If I had to relocate to another state, the first place I would checkout would be in & around the state capital. Actually, we purchased land near Salem, Oregon & will be relocating soon to be near our grandkids. Don