RICHEST AND POOREST STATES IN THE U.S.
The territory of the United States consists of 50 states and the federal District of Columbia, each of which differs significantly culturally, economically and socially, and has its own specifics, including language features, traditions, climate, prices, legislation, tax rates and so on. The average salary in the U.S. in 2024 is $4,700 per month. Nevertheless, the difference in the standard of living in different regions of the country is quite significant.
The United States annually attracts millions of migrants from different parts of the world. Almost every one of them has a specific reason for moving – employment, business, education, family reunification and so on. Usually foreigners seek to improve the quality of their own lives, so they choose the best cities for immigration to the United States, which already have good living conditions and prospects for further development.
Next, based on current statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, we will highlight the richest and poorest U.S. states in 2024.
Note. The primary indicator for ranking rich and poor states is the median U.S. household income.
â„– | State | Family income (dollars per year) |
1. | Maryland | 86,738 |
2. | Massachusetts | 85,843 |
3. | New Jersey | 85,751 |
4. | Hawaii | 83,102 |
5. | California | 80,440 |
6. | Connecticut | 78,833 |
7. | Washington | 78,687 |
8. | New Hampshire | 77,933 |
9. | Colorado | 77,127 |
10. | Virginia | 76,456 |
Important. The best states to live in the US are Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, North Dakota and New Hampshire.
â„– | State | Family income (dollars per year) |
1. | Mississippi | 45,792 |
2. | West Virginia | 48,850 |
3. | Arkansas | 48,952 |
4. | Louisiana | 51,073 |
5. | Alabama | 51,734 |
6. | New Mexico | 51,945 |
7. | Kentucky | 52,295 |
8. | Oklahoma | 54,449 |
9. | Tennessee | 56,071 |
10. | South Carolina | 56,227 |
In conclusion, considering the cost of living, the richest states in the United States are Utah, Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois, and Colorado. The poorest include Hawaii, Oregon, Maine, California and New York.
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