18. Illinois
Hourly wage: $37.8
Cost of Living Index: 95.5
Employment: 87,700
Compared to previous positions on the list of best states for architects we can conclude that Illinois is a better state that provides good working and living conditions. The main reason for that is because that state found a good balance between hourly wage and the living cost index. Also it likely has a good deal to do with the massive city of Chicago and building projects there.
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