Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Advertising Sales Agent's pay go, state by state?
A Advertising Sales Agent's pay leaves the most room in New York — about $6,063/mo take-home against $1,621/mo typical rent — and the least in Texas.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $6,063/mo | $1,621/mo | 27% |
| Alaska | $5,008/mo | $1,361/mo | 27% |
| Rhode Island | $4,899/mo | $1,289/mo | 26% |
| Michigan | $4,155/mo | $1,072/mo | 26% |
| Massachusetts | $4,691/mo | $1,716/mo | 37% |
| Iowa | $3,773/mo | $932/mo | 25% |
| Colorado | $4,492/mo | $1,659/mo | 37% |
| Oklahoma | $3,790/mo | $970/mo | 26% |
| Illinois | $4,047/mo | $1,246/mo | 31% |
| Kansas | $3,775/mo | $1,025/mo | 27% |
| Nebraska | $3,747/mo | $1,017/mo | 27% |
| Minnesota | $3,954/mo | $1,230/mo | 31% |
| Washington | $4,291/mo | $1,641/mo | 38% |
| Wisconsin | $3,647/mo | $1,033/mo | 28% |
| New Jersey | $4,256/mo | $1,656/mo | 39% |
| South Dakota | $3,412/mo | $910/mo | 27% |
| Connecticut | $3,949/mo | $1,483/mo | 38% |
| Arizona | $3,866/mo | $1,419/mo | 37% |
| Utah | $3,837/mo | $1,396/mo | 36% |
| Missouri | $3,395/mo | $997/mo | 29% |
| Hawaii | $4,315/mo | $1,927/mo | 45% |
| Indiana | $3,249/mo | $1,022/mo | 31% |
| South Carolina | $3,347/mo | $1,131/mo | 34% |
| Florida | $3,754/mo | $1,542/mo | 41% |
| District of Columbia | $4,108/mo | $1,900/mo | 46% |
| North Dakota | $3,119/mo | $911/mo | 29% |
| Ohio | $3,182/mo | $986/mo | 31% |
| Alabama | $3,138/mo | $967/mo | 31% |
| Maine | $3,266/mo | $1,104/mo | 34% |
| California | $4,118/mo | $1,969/mo | 48% |
| North Carolina | $3,253/mo | $1,147/mo | 35% |
| New Mexico | $3,116/mo | $1,034/mo | 33% |
| Mississippi | $2,996/mo | $933/mo | 31% |
| Montana | $3,062/mo | $1,031/mo | 34% |
| Delaware | $3,346/mo | $1,321/mo | 39% |
| Oregon | $3,448/mo | $1,431/mo | 42% |
| Idaho | $3,174/mo | $1,163/mo | 37% |
| Pennsylvania | $3,158/mo | $1,176/mo | 37% |
| Vermont | $3,104/mo | $1,207/mo | 39% |
| Virginia | $3,422/mo | $1,547/mo | 45% |
| Wyoming | $2,811/mo | $979/mo | 35% |
| Tennessee | $2,820/mo | $1,111/mo | 39% |
| Georgia | $3,011/mo | $1,320/mo | 44% |
| New Hampshire | $3,047/mo | $1,424/mo | 47% |
| West Virginia | $2,443/mo | $848/mo | 35% |
| Arkansas | $2,447/mo | $903/mo | 37% |
| Kentucky | $2,448/mo | $918/mo | 38% |
| Louisiana | $2,423/mo | $1,028/mo | 42% |
| Texas | $2,577/mo | $1,328/mo | 52% |
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.