19. California
Annual median wage: $97,510
Cost of living: 134.8
Employment: 3,950
Don’t let their expensive living costs discourage you. Even expensive California has some affordable sides, too–you just have to look closer and harder to see where the more affordable cities are. The employment rates in The Golden State is almost always the highest for every occupation. This time, they get second to New York. Nevertheless, California’s stream of jobs is steady you can’t simply ignore it.
