18. West Virginia
Annual median wage: $146,510
Cost of living: 95.7
Employment: 2,780
West Virginia has 70 hospitals in total. Not so much when you compare it to other states in America, so you cannot expect very high employment rates as well. What sets West Virginia apart from other states is its low cost of living rates. Living expenses in the state belong to the cheapest ones in the country. This just means you can enjoy your hard-earned salary without worrying about how much you’ll spend for your rent, food, and other basic needs.
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