22. Colorado
Cost of living index: 102.1
Annual mean wage: $45,650
Hourly mean wage: $21.94
Number of employees: 200
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Cost of living index: 102.1
Annual mean wage: $45,650
Hourly mean wage: $21.94
Number of employees: 200
TZIDO SUN/Shutterstock.com