03 West Virginia
It's a state that gets a bad rep, but that rep is completely unfounded. West Virginia is nicknamed The Mountain State, and one look at its rolling Appalachian hills will tell you exactly why. As well as being one of the cheapest states to live in the US, West Virginia is full of beautiful landscapes and charming towns. John Denver was right about West Virginia, too; there are also country roads. The median salary in West Virginia is $41,751 and, with a home price of $103,800, you could own your own home within five years.
