Where should I move if given the chance?

Hi! I have decided to move next summer when my lease is up. I’m from Kansas and I LOVE hiking and kayaking and dramatic landscapes. I’ve narrowed my search to three states. Idaho, Washington or Oregon. I want to be able to live comfortably. I don’t want to be living paycheck to paycheck. I’m a surgical tech by the way so I’d have to live within 30 minutes of a labor and delivery hospital. What are some amazing mid size towns that offer the best hiking? Please share your opinions on living here :)