20. Montana
Annual median wage: $82,840
Cost of living: 100.8
Employment: 110
Montana’s wages for economists make it past the national average, making it an ideal state to work and live in. Their cost of living expenses are not very expensive, and when you try balancing wages and expenses, you can still come up with the conclusion that a good life is possible in Montana. Employment rates look quite good as well.
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