Who’s Living Paycheck to Paycheck—and Who Isn’t

Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality for many Americans, whose expenses—including housing—sap any hope of disposable income. According to a recent study by GOBankingRates, the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle is most common in California, Hawaii and New York, and least common in Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma.

States Most Likely to Have Residents Living Paycheck to Paycheck

1. Hawaii
   Median Paycheck: $2,826
   Disposable Income: -$367 (-13 percent)

2. California
   Median Paycheck: $2,481
   Disposable Income: $162 (7 percent)

3. New York
   Median Paycheck: $2,340
   Disposable Income: $300 (13 percent)

States Least Likely to Have Residents Living Paycheck to Paycheck

1. Mississippi
   Median Paycheck: $1,561
   Disposable Income: $766 (49 percent)

2. Arkansas
   Median Paycheck: $1,615
   Disposable Income: $775 (48 percent)

3. Oklahoma
   Median Paycheck: $1,868
   Disposable Income: $892 (48 percent)

Learn where your state ranks here.

Source: GOBankingRates

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