16. Tennessee
Hourly wage: $12.56
Cost of Living Index: 89.4
Compared to previous positions on the list we can conclude that Tennessee is a better state that provides good working and living conditions for barbers. These are the main reasons for that. This state found the right balance between hourly wage which is $12.56 and living cost index which is 89.4. Plus there’s a great song about it by Arrested Development.

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