Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Dietitian's pay go, state by state?
A Dietitian's pay leaves the most room in Oregon — about $5,304/mo take-home against $1,431/mo typical rent — and the least in Utah.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $5,304/mo | $1,431/mo | 27% |
| Alaska | $5,063/mo | $1,361/mo | 27% |
| West Virginia | $4,492/mo | $848/mo | 19% |
| Vermont | $4,790/mo | $1,207/mo | 25% |
| New Jersey | $5,194/mo | $1,656/mo | 32% |
| California | $5,505/mo | $1,969/mo | 36% |
| Connecticut | $5,010/mo | $1,483/mo | 30% |
| Minnesota | $4,723/mo | $1,230/mo | 26% |
| Michigan | $4,528/mo | $1,072/mo | 24% |
| New York | $5,064/mo | $1,621/mo | 32% |
| Iowa | $4,336/mo | $932/mo | 21% |
| North Dakota | $4,314/mo | $911/mo | 21% |
| Wyoming | $4,376/mo | $979/mo | 22% |
| Washington | $5,036/mo | $1,641/mo | 33% |
| District of Columbia | $5,279/mo | $1,900/mo | 36% |
| New Hampshire | $4,789/mo | $1,424/mo | 30% |
| Oklahoma | $4,289/mo | $970/mo | 23% |
| Wisconsin | $4,331/mo | $1,033/mo | 24% |
| Maine | $4,391/mo | $1,104/mo | 25% |
| Hawaii | $5,177/mo | $1,927/mo | 37% |
| Maryland | $4,921/mo | $1,683/mo | 34% |
| Virginia | $4,778/mo | $1,547/mo | 32% |
| South Dakota | $4,137/mo | $910/mo | 22% |
| Kentucky | $4,109/mo | $918/mo | 22% |
| Ohio | $4,173/mo | $986/mo | 24% |
| Kansas | $4,203/mo | $1,025/mo | 24% |
| Georgia | $4,479/mo | $1,320/mo | 29% |
| Massachusetts | $4,873/mo | $1,716/mo | 35% |
| Idaho | $4,319/mo | $1,163/mo | 27% |
| Louisiana | $4,168/mo | $1,028/mo | 25% |
| Montana | $4,168/mo | $1,031/mo | 25% |
| Delaware | $4,447/mo | $1,321/mo | 30% |
| Nebraska | $4,135/mo | $1,017/mo | 25% |
| Rhode Island | $4,358/mo | $1,289/mo | 30% |
| Alabama | $4,032/mo | $967/mo | 24% |
| New Mexico | $4,096/mo | $1,034/mo | 25% |
| South Carolina | $4,181/mo | $1,131/mo | 27% |
| North Carolina | $4,096/mo | $1,147/mo | 28% |
| Pennsylvania | $4,109/mo | $1,176/mo | 29% |
| Arizona | $4,328/mo | $1,419/mo | 33% |
| Arkansas | $3,786/mo | $903/mo | 24% |
| Florida | $4,421/mo | $1,542/mo | 35% |
| Illinois | $4,124/mo | $1,246/mo | 30% |
| Indiana | $3,897/mo | $1,022/mo | 26% |
| Tennessee | $3,983/mo | $1,111/mo | 28% |
| Nevada | $4,339/mo | $1,478/mo | 34% |
| Texas | $4,186/mo | $1,328/mo | 32% |
| Colorado | $4,480/mo | $1,659/mo | 37% |
| Mississippi | $3,749/mo | $933/mo | 25% |
| Missouri | $3,752/mo | $997/mo | 27% |
| Utah | $3,762/mo | $1,396/mo | 37% |
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.