11. Idaho
Score: 98;
Ranking on Cost of Living Data Series list: #11;
Average college tuition, plus taxes: $59,419;
Average annual cost of child care: $5,969;
The tuition costs for Idaho colleges are close to the national average, and the state offers top quality child care services at a very low cost. Idaho has incredible wilderness and lots of places for family camping. The biggest metropolitan area in the state is Boise, the city which offers great career opportunities for IT and other tech experts. Moscow is the home of Ohio State University and a great place for a peaceful family living since it can be viewed as a unique combination of rural community and a college town.
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