5 Best Places to Live With Lots of Jobs and Cheap Housing

4. Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania is located at the Eastern tip of the United States. It is one of the largest states in America in terms of population with 13 million residents living in its boundaries. Pennsylvania has a special place in American history since it was the second state to join the Union in 1787. Median household income in the state sits at $72,627 according to estimates from the Federal Reserve. Pennsylvania also housed America’s first capital, and it was crucial in defending Washington D.C. during the Civil War.