26. South Dakota

• Median household income/paycheck: $2,003
• The leftover income after covering monthly expenses: $877.78
• Percentage of leftover income: 43.82 percent

In South Dakota, paychecks are actually smaller than in a bunch of other states that score lower on this list, but because it has lower living costs, the Mount Rushmore State could be an option if you’re planning to relocate. After getting rid of expenses, South Dakota residents are less likely to live paycheck to paycheck.

25. Wisconsin

• Median household income/paycheck: $2,100.38
• The leftover income after covering monthly expenses: $928.64
• Percentage of leftover income: 44.21 percent

The amount of money Wisconsin residents have after covering expenses is actually smaller than in a number of other U.S. states that score lower, but the Badger State deserves a boost on the list because residents here end up enjoying a bigger percentage of their paychecks at the end of the day.