4. Alabama
Cost of living index: 91.2
Average annual wage: $121,550
Average hourly wage: $58.43
Number of employees: 5,330
If you compare Alabama’s cost of living index to Oklahoma’s you can notice that there is a significant difference. But, you should also compare the average annual salary for pharmacists, if you did you know why Alabama is after Oklahoma on our list. Sounds like Alabama is one of those states which is offering great living and working conditions for well-educated people.