15. Idaho
Cost of living index: 89.6
Average annual wage: $113,560
Average hourly wage: $54.59
Number of employees: 1,410
You probably first noticed the significantly lower salary in Idaho for pharmacists compared to previously listed West Virginia. But, considering the cost of living index, Idaho is offering better conditions for you as a pharmacist. Don’t let the numbers trick you, consider the living expenses you need to pay every day and you will see that even though West Virginia is offering a bigger paycheck, Idaho will work better because of the lower cost of living index. This may be the longest comparison ever made between these two states.
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