8. Missouri
Hourly wage: $37.99
Cost of Living Index: 90.8
Employment: 36,220
This state is an example for other countries because has very low living costs and good salary. In cities like St. Louis there are marvels of architecture like the arch. The hourly wage in Missouri is $37.99 and the living cost index is 90.8. But apparently 36,220 architects like this relation between the cost and salaries.
