Idaho Doesn’t Make Earnings List

Have you ever dreamed of picking up and moving to a beautiful island paradise — say, Hawaii? According to a MoneyRates.com study that identifies the best and worst states for making a living, that dream may resemble more of a nightmare when you compare Hawaii with other states regarding average wage, unemployment rate, state tax rate and cost of living/ Kelly Miller , AARP. More here.

• Idaho is not on the Top 10 list in terms of difficult places to earn a living here . Meanwhile, the state of Washington is ranked No. 2 in terms of best places to earn a living here.

Question: Are you surprised that Idaho isn’t listed among the Top 10 places to earn a living?