36. Colorado

• Median household income/paycheck: $2,404.62
• The leftover income after covering monthly expenses: $886.49
• Percentage of leftover income: 36.87 percent

Despite the fact that the Centennial State has one of the lowest utility costs in the country, its residents still live paycheck to paycheck. This happens because there are other living expenses that take a huge bite out of their paychecks.

35. Nevada

• Median household income/paycheck: $2,042.08
• The leftover income after covering monthly expenses: $763.73
• Percentage of leftover income: 37.40 percent

Just like the case of Colorado, Nevada also has low utility costs. However, residents’ paychecks are squeezed by other expenses. In other words, after checking their monthly expenses, Nevada residents have less than 38 percent of their paychecks.