Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Information Security Analyst's pay go, state by state?
A Information Security Analyst's pay leaves the most room in Washington — about $9,291/mo take-home against $1,641/mo typical rent — and the least in Vermont.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $9,291/mo | $1,641/mo | 18% |
| Delaware | $8,746/mo | $1,321/mo | 15% |
| New Mexico | $8,455/mo | $1,034/mo | 12% |
| New Hampshire | $8,778/mo | $1,424/mo | 16% |
| Virginia | $8,679/mo | $1,547/mo | 18% |
| North Carolina | $8,185/mo | $1,147/mo | 14% |
| Maryland | $8,718/mo | $1,683/mo | 19% |
| New Jersey | $8,537/mo | $1,656/mo | 19% |
| Minnesota | $8,085/mo | $1,230/mo | 15% |
| California | $8,791/mo | $1,969/mo | 22% |
| New York | $8,436/mo | $1,621/mo | 19% |
| Connecticut | $8,280/mo | $1,483/mo | 18% |
| District of Columbia | $8,611/mo | $1,900/mo | 22% |
| Iowa | $7,639/mo | $932/mo | 12% |
| Massachusetts | $8,120/mo | $1,716/mo | 21% |
| Colorado | $8,033/mo | $1,659/mo | 21% |
| Illinois | $7,592/mo | $1,246/mo | 16% |
| Georgia | $7,628/mo | $1,320/mo | 17% |
| Texas | $7,478/mo | $1,328/mo | 18% |
| North Dakota | $7,015/mo | $911/mo | 13% |
| Pennsylvania | $7,169/mo | $1,176/mo | 16% |
| Ohio | $6,920/mo | $986/mo | 14% |
| Alabama | $6,855/mo | $967/mo | 14% |
| South Dakota | $6,633/mo | $910/mo | 14% |
| Wisconsin | $6,732/mo | $1,033/mo | 15% |
| Nebraska | $6,713/mo | $1,017/mo | 15% |
| Michigan | $6,733/mo | $1,072/mo | 16% |
| Arizona | $7,049/mo | $1,419/mo | 20% |
| Rhode Island | $6,900/mo | $1,289/mo | 19% |
| South Carolina | $6,722/mo | $1,131/mo | 17% |
| Kansas | $6,593/mo | $1,025/mo | 16% |
| Oklahoma | $6,492/mo | $970/mo | 15% |
| Utah | $6,855/mo | $1,396/mo | 20% |
| Idaho | $6,616/mo | $1,163/mo | 18% |
| Alaska | $6,791/mo | $1,361/mo | 20% |
| Missouri | $6,292/mo | $997/mo | 16% |
| Tennessee | $6,401/mo | $1,111/mo | 17% |
| Florida | $6,767/mo | $1,542/mo | 23% |
| Indiana | $6,217/mo | $1,022/mo | 16% |
| Kentucky | $6,018/mo | $918/mo | 15% |
| Oregon | $6,517/mo | $1,431/mo | 22% |
| Arkansas | $5,946/mo | $903/mo | 15% |
| Hawaii | $6,954/mo | $1,927/mo | 28% |
| Montana | $6,013/mo | $1,031/mo | 17% |
| West Virginia | $5,682/mo | $848/mo | 15% |
| Louisiana | $5,856/mo | $1,028/mo | 18% |
| Mississippi | $5,716/mo | $933/mo | 16% |
| Nevada | $6,107/mo | $1,478/mo | 24% |
| Maine | $5,557/mo | $1,104/mo | 20% |
| Vermont | $5,516/mo | $1,207/mo | 22% |
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.