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7. Illinois

Cost of Living Index: 95.5

Hourly wage: $24.55

Employment: 18,030

Maybe Illinois is not the perfect place for firefighters, but offers very decent salary and good living conditions. Plus there is a pretty popular television show about you guys called Chicago Fire–if you think it’s nice to see art imitate life head to Illinois.

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