7. Indiana
Annual median wage: $47,710
Cost of living: 87.9
Employment: 11,210
We are continuing our list of best states for police officers with this state that is the second-cheapest places to live in the US. If that isn’t enough to convince you how ideal Indiana is for police officers, look at their impressive employment rates. The state might be cheap, but it does not mean they come behind in terms of economy and business. The wages they offer, although lower than the average, can feel so much more because of how affordable everything is in Indiana.
