Wednesday, April 13, 2011

10 Best and Worst States to Make a Living


The best, according to MoneyRates, is ...

1. Illinois: The adjusted average income is $41,987, thanks to reasonably high average wages, relatively low state income taxes and a reasonable cost of living.

2. Washington (state): The cost of living is higher than average, but so is the average wage and the state imposes no income tax. Adjusted average income: $41,456.

3. Texas: Also benefits from no state income tax. Adjusted average income: $41,427

4. Virginia: $41,120
5. Delaware: $39,105
6. Massachusetts:
$38,665
7. Georgia:
$38,228
8. Tennessee:
$38,038
9. Colorado:
$38,020
10. Minnesota:
$37,721



Where are the worst states to make a living?

1. Hawaii: $22,108
2. Maine:
$29,159
3. Montana:
$29,496
4. California:
$29,772
5. Vermont:
$29,986
6. Oregon:
$30,343
7. Rhode Island:
$30,612
8. Mississippi:
$30,953
9. West Virginia:
31,357
10. South Carolina:
$31,636

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