13. Iowa
Annual median salary: $32,390
Cost of living: 91.7
Employment: 12,910
Iowa’s statistics look very promising, with a median wage that is almost at the average. There is also a cost of living that’s cheaper than most states, so you should not have a problem with your budget. Employment rates on construction labor also show the huge demand, which is always a good thing these days when it is not easy to look for a job.
