23. West Virginia
Cost of living index: 95.7
Annual mean wage: $83,310
Hourly mean wage: $40.05
Number of employees: 1,190
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Cost of living index: 95.7
Annual mean wage: $83,310
Hourly mean wage: $40.05
Number of employees: 1,190
Rainer Plendl/Shutterstock.com