9. North Carolina
Cost of living index: 94.2
Average annual Wage: $59,860
Hourly wage: $28.77
Number of Employees: 5,160
In North Carolina you won’t have to worry about your living expenses like bills and rent, (just sometimes you’ll have to worry whether or not it’s legal for you to use a public restroom.) Overall, in North Carolina, you can cover all of your expenses and enjoy the rest of your salary.
