Best States for Wealth
Rank U.S. states by after-tax purchasing power at a $75K salary.
Rankings based on $75,000 gross salary, single filer, adjusted for cost of living.
| # | State | Net Annual | COL Index | Wealth Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi (MS) | $61,149 | 83 | $73,673 |
| 2 | Arkansas (AR) | $61,149 | 84 | $72,796 |
| 3 | West Virginia (WV) | $61,149 | 85 | $71,939 |
| 4 | Oklahoma (OK) | $61,149 | 86 | $71,103 |
| 5 | Alabama (AL) | $61,149 | 87 | $70,286 |
| 6 | Iowa (IA) | $61,149 | 87 | $70,286 |
| 7 | Kansas (KS) | $61,149 | 87 | $70,286 |
| 8 | Missouri (MO) | $61,149 | 87 | $70,286 |
| 9 | Indiana (IN) | $61,149 | 88 | $69,487 |
| 10 | Kentucky (KY) | $61,149 | 88 | $69,487 |
| 11 | South Dakota (SD) | $61,149 | 88 | $69,487 |
| 12 | Michigan (MI) | $61,149 | 89 | $68,706 |
| 13 | Nebraska (NE) | $61,149 | 89 | $68,706 |
| 14 | Tennessee (TN) | $61,149 | 89 | $68,706 |
| 15 | Louisiana (LA) | $61,149 | 90 | $67,943 |
| 16 | North Dakota (ND) | $61,149 | 90 | $67,943 |
| 17 | Ohio (OH) | $61,149 | 90 | $67,943 |
| 18 | New Mexico (NM) | $61,149 | 91 | $67,196 |
| 19 | South Carolina (SC) | $61,149 | 91 | $67,196 |
| 20 | Wisconsin (WI) | $61,149 | 91 | $67,196 |
| 21 | Texas (TX) | $61,149 | 92 | $66,466 |
| 22 | Wyoming (WY) | $61,149 | 92 | $66,466 |
| 23 | Idaho (ID) | $61,149 | 94 | $65,052 |
| 24 | Illinois (IL) | $61,149 | 94 | $65,052 |
| 25 | North Carolina (NC) | $61,149 | 94 | $65,052 |
| 26 | Georgia (GA) | $61,149 | 95 | $64,367 |
| 27 | Montana (MT) | $61,149 | 95 | $64,367 |
| 28 | Florida (FL) | $61,149 | 97 | $63,040 |
| 29 | Minnesota (MN) | $61,149 | 98 | $62,396 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania (PA) | $61,149 | 98 | $62,396 |
| 31 | Utah (UT) | $61,149 | 99 | $61,766 |
| 32 | Nevada (NV) | $61,149 | 101 | $60,543 |
| 33 | Maine (ME) | $61,149 | 102 | $59,950 |
| 34 | Virginia (VA) | $61,149 | 102 | $59,950 |
| 35 | Arizona (AZ) | $61,149 | 103 | $59,367 |
| 36 | Delaware (DE) | $61,149 | 103 | $59,367 |
| 37 | Colorado (CO) | $61,149 | 105 | $58,237 |
| 38 | Vermont (VT) | $61,149 | 108 | $56,619 |
| 39 | Rhode Island (RI) | $61,149 | 110 | $55,590 |
| 40 | New Hampshire (NH) | $61,149 | 115 | $53,173 |
| 41 | Oregon (OR) | $61,149 | 115 | $53,173 |
| 42 | Connecticut (CT) | $61,149 | 118 | $51,821 |
| 43 | Washington (WA) | $61,149 | 118 | $51,821 |
| 44 | Alaska (AK) | $61,149 | 125 | $48,919 |
| 45 | Maryland (MD) | $61,149 | 125 | $48,919 |
| 46 | New Jersey (NJ) | $61,149 | 125 | $48,919 |
| 47 | Massachusetts (MA) | $61,149 | 132 | $46,325 |
| 48 | California (CA) | $61,149 | 134 | $45,633 |
| 49 | New York (NY) | $61,149 | 148 | $41,317 |
| 50 | District of Columbia (DC) | $61,149 | 152 | $40,229 |
| 51 | Hawaii (HI) | $61,149 | 179 | $34,161 |
Best States for Building Wealth
Rankings sort states by wealth score: after-tax salary adjusted for cost of living.
Frequently Asked Questions
Default $75,000 gross, single filer.
Disclaimer: Results are estimates for educational purposes only and do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Actual amounts may vary. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions.