23. Minnesota
Cost of living index: 101.1
Average annual wage: $122,140
Average hourly wage: $58.72
Number of employees: 5,450
In Minnesota, you can forget about unpaid bills for living expenses and you can finally start living your dream. You may notice that Minnesota has a higher cost of living index compared to previously listed Louisiana, but it also has a higher average annual wage.
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