2. Utah

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A big exporter with a low cost of living, Utah's financial-services and technology sectors are poised for growth.

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1. North Dakota The National Chamber Foundation study ranked the Great Plains state first in short- and long-term job growth, and third in projected future jobs. Its workforce is highly educated, with more than half of its young workers holding at least a two-year degree.

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2. Utah A big exporter with a low cost of living, Utah's financial-services and technology sectors are poised for growth.

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3. Texas A dynamic, increasingly diversified economy and the third-lowest cost of living in the U.S. combine to make Texas one of the top states for anticipated job creation.

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4. Virginia One of the top states in terms of family income, Virginia's rural beauty is attracting new, highly educated residents and forecasting job growth ahead.

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5. Wyoming Natural energy sources have spurred fast-growing per-capita income and new-job creation; Wyoming is seeing new business open at a rapid clip.

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