17. Massachusetts
Annual median wage: $101,860
Cost of living: 134.7
Employment: 890
While there are states that might surprise you when they make it to lists like this one, Massachusetts sure wouldn’t. It has always been popular for being a great state for its jobs. Being one of America’s center for business and education, actuaries would certainly get a good life here. True enough, they have wages higher than most American states. Don’t let their cost of living rates scare you. Just arm yourself with budgeting skills and prepare for small compromises–you’re good to go.
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