18. Arkansas
Annual median wage: $90,400
Cost of living: 88.5
Employment: 120
Arkansas’ cheap living expenses are most probably everyone’s biggest reason for moving there. However, there is more to The Natural State than its affordability. They also boast of really great natural parks, lakes, and many outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and hiking. Employment rates seem to be steadier now compared to how it was before.
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