20. Kentucky
Cost of living index: 90.8
Average annual wage: $86,920
Hourly wage: $41.78
With a diploma in your hand, and a decision on your mind waiting to be decided, it surely is not easy, but you should consider a few things while you are searching for the best states to move as a veterinarian. In Kentucky, the cost of living index is 90.8, so it is no wonder why 940 veterinarians chose to live and work here.

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