24. Oregon
Annual median wage: $81,220
Cost of living: 115.4
Employment: 230
Slightly higher employment rates made Oregon rank higher on the list of best states for economists than Connecticut. Their wages are also higher than that of the national average, which explains why the state is appealing to economists and even other professionals as well. Their cost of living rates are still a bit high, but with a few compromises, it is still possible to sustain a comfortable life in Oregon.
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