Depends on what kind of work is around as well. I love Wyoming. I grew up here and moved back because I missed the mountains and elk hunting. There are all kinds of things to hunt here. Mule deer, Whitetail, Antelope Elk, Moose, Big Horn Sheep, Mt. Goat, Black Bear, upland birds, waterfowl, predators and such. Some tags are very hard to get even for residents (moose, big horn sheep). There are very good stable jobs/economies here due to the mining industry and all the support contractors. Lots of jobs and good paying as well. Where else can you go with out any education and make $24 - $30/hour to drive a truck or equipment.
The biggest thing that makes a difference to me is public land. So much of it around here and great opportunities for the hunter that can't afford to pay for guided/access hunts on private land.