Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Family Physician's pay go, state by state?
A Family Physician's pay leaves the most room in Kentucky — about $15,548/mo take-home against $918/mo typical rent — and the least in Arkansas.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $15,548/mo | $918/mo | 6% |
| Iowa | $15,548/mo | $932/mo | 6% |
| Mississippi | $15,548/mo | $933/mo | 6% |
| Wyoming | $15,548/mo | $979/mo | 6% |
| Nebraska | $15,548/mo | $1,017/mo | 7% |
| Louisiana | $15,548/mo | $1,028/mo | 7% |
| Montana | $15,548/mo | $1,031/mo | 7% |
| Wisconsin | $15,548/mo | $1,033/mo | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | $15,548/mo | $1,176/mo | 8% |
| Alaska | $15,548/mo | $1,361/mo | 9% |
| Arizona | $15,548/mo | $1,419/mo | 9% |
| New Hampshire | $15,548/mo | $1,424/mo | 9% |
| Georgia | $15,275/mo | $1,320/mo | 9% |
| New York | $15,548/mo | $1,621/mo | 10% |
| Washington | $15,548/mo | $1,641/mo | 11% |
| Minnesota | $15,129/mo | $1,230/mo | 8% |
| Oklahoma | $14,859/mo | $970/mo | 7% |
| Maryland | $15,548/mo | $1,683/mo | 11% |
| Kansas | $14,823/mo | $1,025/mo | 7% |
| North Carolina | $14,925/mo | $1,147/mo | 8% |
| Utah | $15,156/mo | $1,396/mo | 9% |
| New Mexico | $14,754/mo | $1,034/mo | 7% |
| Indiana | $14,684/mo | $1,022/mo | 7% |
| Hawaii | $15,548/mo | $1,927/mo | 12% |
| Colorado | $15,224/mo | $1,659/mo | 11% |
| South Carolina | $14,642/mo | $1,131/mo | 8% |
| Maine | $14,582/mo | $1,104/mo | 8% |
| Delaware | $14,745/mo | $1,321/mo | 9% |
| Florida | $14,949/mo | $1,542/mo | 10% |
| Tennessee | $14,436/mo | $1,111/mo | 8% |
| Vermont | $14,529/mo | $1,207/mo | 8% |
| Virginia | $14,857/mo | $1,547/mo | 10% |
| Missouri | $14,163/mo | $997/mo | 7% |
| Alabama | $14,116/mo | $967/mo | 7% |
| South Dakota | $14,050/mo | $910/mo | 6% |
| Idaho | $14,182/mo | $1,163/mo | 8% |
| California | $14,883/mo | $1,969/mo | 13% |
| Oregon | $14,340/mo | $1,431/mo | 10% |
| Massachusetts | $14,591/mo | $1,716/mo | 12% |
| New Jersey | $13,937/mo | $1,656/mo | 12% |
| Connecticut | $13,199/mo | $1,483/mo | 11% |
| Rhode Island | $12,999/mo | $1,289/mo | 10% |
| Texas | $11,729/mo | $1,328/mo | 11% |
| Michigan | $10,591/mo | $1,072/mo | 10% |
| West Virginia | $10,303/mo | $848/mo | 8% |
| Illinois | $8,343/mo | $1,246/mo | 15% |
| Ohio | $4,837/mo | $986/mo | 20% |
| Arkansas | $3,899/mo | $903/mo | 23% |
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.