Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Actuary's pay go, state by state?
A Actuary's pay leaves the most room in District of Columbia — about $9,464/mo take-home against $1,900/mo typical rent — and the least in Utah.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $9,464/mo | $1,900/mo | 20% |
| New York | $9,149/mo | $1,621/mo | 18% |
| New Hampshire | $8,876/mo | $1,424/mo | 16% |
| North Carolina | $8,462/mo | $1,147/mo | 14% |
| Connecticut | $8,670/mo | $1,483/mo | 17% |
| New Jersey | $8,821/mo | $1,656/mo | 19% |
| Massachusetts | $8,775/mo | $1,716/mo | 20% |
| Georgia | $8,333/mo | $1,320/mo | 16% |
| Washington | $8,644/mo | $1,641/mo | 19% |
| Kansas | $7,912/mo | $1,025/mo | 13% |
| Colorado | $8,522/mo | $1,659/mo | 19% |
| Iowa | $7,786/mo | $932/mo | 12% |
| Maine | $7,741/mo | $1,104/mo | 14% |
| Arizona | $7,982/mo | $1,419/mo | 18% |
| Illinois | $7,777/mo | $1,246/mo | 16% |
| Oregon | $7,958/mo | $1,431/mo | 18% |
| Pennsylvania | $7,597/mo | $1,176/mo | 15% |
| Ohio | $7,295/mo | $986/mo | 14% |
| South Dakota | $7,071/mo | $910/mo | 13% |
| Virginia | $7,649/mo | $1,547/mo | 20% |
| Missouri | $6,945/mo | $997/mo | 14% |
| Wisconsin | $6,945/mo | $1,033/mo | 15% |
| California | $7,842/mo | $1,969/mo | 25% |
| Kentucky | $6,788/mo | $918/mo | 14% |
| Nebraska | $6,807/mo | $1,017/mo | 15% |
| Texas | $7,070/mo | $1,328/mo | 19% |
| Alabama | $6,631/mo | $967/mo | 15% |
| Rhode Island | $6,948/mo | $1,289/mo | 19% |
| Minnesota | $6,761/mo | $1,230/mo | 18% |
| Mississippi | $6,345/mo | $933/mo | 15% |
| Florida | $6,876/mo | $1,542/mo | 22% |
| Tennessee | $6,363/mo | $1,111/mo | 17% |
| Maryland | $6,854/mo | $1,683/mo | 25% |
| Nevada | $6,535/mo | $1,478/mo | 23% |
| Michigan | $6,061/mo | $1,072/mo | 18% |
| South Carolina | $6,061/mo | $1,131/mo | 19% |
| Oklahoma | $5,593/mo | $970/mo | 17% |
| Louisiana | $5,361/mo | $1,028/mo | 19% |
| Indiana | $5,350/mo | $1,022/mo | 19% |
| Utah | $4,709/mo | $1,396/mo | 30% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.