Best And Worst States to Make a Living 2011: Complete list
Also see the most recent Best States to Make a Living feature
You've seen the 10 best states for making a living and the 10 worst states for making a living. Now check out MoneyRates.com's full ranking of states for making a living, from the best to the worst.
States are ranked by their adjusted average incomes, which is the average income for each state after taking into account state taxes, unemployment rates and cost of living.
| Top states for making a living | ||||||
| Ranking | State | Adjusted average income | Ranking | State | Adjusted average income | |
| 1 | Illinois | $41,986.51 | 26 | Alaska | $35,015.52 | |
| 2 | Washington | $41,455.73 | 27 | South Dakota | $34,952.96 | |
| 3 | Texas | $41,427.12 | 28 | Kentucky | $34,877.67 | |
| 4 | Virginia | $41,120.49 | 29 | Maryland | $34,752.51 | |
| 5 | Delaware | $39,104.64 | 30 | New York | $34,599.53 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $38,664.86 | 31 | Iowa | $34,553.03 | |
| 7 | Georgia | $38,228.47 | 32 | Idaho | $34,393.37 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | $38,038.27 | 33 | Arizona | $34,317.48 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $38,020.24 | 34 | North Carolina | $34,181.22 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $37,721.99 | 35 | Florida | $34,110.86 | |
| 11 | Wyoming | $37,699.79 | 36 | New Jersey | $33,854.94 | |
| 12 | Ohio | $37,472.30 | 37 | New Mexico | $33,838.78 | |
| 13 | Michigan | $37,427.11 | 38 | Louisiana | $33,278.64 | |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $37,084.61 | 39 | Arkansas | $32,968.21 | |
| 15 | Kansas | $36,971.74 | 40 | Nevada | $32,745.48 | |
| 16 | Missouri | $36,594.35 | 41 | South Carolina | $31,636.27 | |
| 17 | Nebraska | $36,549.33 | 42 | West Virginia | $31,357.15 | |
| 18 | Indiana | $36,401.98 | 43 | Mississippi | $30,952.90 | |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $35,990.56 | 44 | Rhode Island | $30,611.87 | |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $35,764.70 | 45 | Oregon | $30,343.10 | |
| 21 | Utah | $35,665.57 | 46 | Vermont | $29,985.60 | |
| 22 | North Dakota | $35,365.30 | 47 | California | $29,772.40 | |
| 23 | Alabama | $35,232.41 | 48 | Montana | $29,495.73 | |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $35,121.11 | 49 | Maine | $29,159.19 | |
| 25 | Connecticut | $35,037.91 | 50 | Hawaii | $22,107.96 | |
Type: Savings
Type: Savings
Advertiser Comments
- 1.25% Bonus Rate for the first 6 months (1)
- 1.01% 1st-year APY up to $50K (1)
- Earn a top 5% yield-Always (2)
Type: Savings
Advertiser Comments
- Named Best Place to Park Your Emergency Cash by Money Magazine.
Type: Savings
Advertiser Comments
- Deposits are FDIC insured up to the maximum allowed by law
- Low $500 minimum opening deposit
- No minimum balance or monthly maintenance fees
Type: Savings
Advertiser Comments
- Capital One 360: No fees. No minimums. No changing banks.
Rates / APY terms above are current as of the date indicated. These quotes are from banks, credit unions and thrifts, some of which have paid for a link to their website. Bank, thrift and credit union deposits are insured by the FDIC or NCUA. Contact the bank for the terms and conditions that may apply to you. Rates are subject to change without notice and may not be the same at all branches.
Advertiser Comments