The States Where People Are Most and Least Likely to Live Paycheck to Paycheck

24. Arizona

• Median household income/paycheck: $1,974.62
• The leftover income after covering monthly expenses: $876.30
• Percentage of leftover income: 44.38 percent

Although the median household income here is pretty discouraging, Arizona residents get their sunshine rays from low living costs. After covering their expenses, Arizona residents have more than 44 percent of their paychecks to enjoy as they wish.

23. Illinois

• Median household income/paycheck: $2,276.77
• The leftover income after covering monthly expenses: $1,012.52
• Percentage of leftover income: 44.47 percent

Thankfully, due to a relatively high median household income and quite reasonable expenses, Illinois residents can make ends meet. In fact, they are actually less likely to live paycheck to paycheck than most Americans. So, you might want to consider moving to Illinois…