11 Texas
Texas is an excellent place for any savvy citizen to call home. The state's economy is currently one of the healthiest in the country, providing almost 1,000 new jobs every day with a $64,034 median salary. Many of the popular Texan cities and suburbs are considered very safe and family-friendly, and home prices average around $207,300. Plus, the culture is bustling, and there's always something to do no matter where you set up home. As the saying goes, "everything is bigger in Texas" — except the cost of living.
