8. Illinois
Cost of living index: 95.5
Annual mean wage: $70,890
Hourly mean wage: $34.08
Number of employees: 121,670

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Cost of living index: 95.5
Annual mean wage: $70,890
Hourly mean wage: $34.08
Number of employees: 121,670
Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock.com