Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Management Consultant's pay go, state by state?
A Management Consultant's pay leaves the most room in District of Columbia — about $7,766/mo take-home against $1,900/mo typical rent — and the least in Arkansas.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $7,766/mo | $1,900/mo | 24% |
| Maryland | $7,541/mo | $1,683/mo | 22% |
| Wyoming | $6,829/mo | $979/mo | 14% |
| Vermont | $6,934/mo | $1,207/mo | 17% |
| Illinois | $6,800/mo | $1,246/mo | 18% |
| Massachusetts | $7,251/mo | $1,716/mo | 24% |
| Alabama | $6,429/mo | $967/mo | 15% |
| Wisconsin | $6,476/mo | $1,033/mo | 16% |
| Washington | $7,066/mo | $1,641/mo | 23% |
| North Carolina | $6,537/mo | $1,147/mo | 18% |
| Georgia | $6,599/mo | $1,320/mo | 20% |
| New York | $6,897/mo | $1,621/mo | 24% |
| New Hampshire | $6,685/mo | $1,424/mo | 21% |
| Alaska | $6,581/mo | $1,361/mo | 21% |
| Connecticut | $6,692/mo | $1,483/mo | 22% |
| New Jersey | $6,745/mo | $1,656/mo | 25% |
| Louisiana | $6,102/mo | $1,028/mo | 17% |
| Texas | $6,224/mo | $1,328/mo | 21% |
| Oregon | $6,245/mo | $1,431/mo | 23% |
| Minnesota | $6,000/mo | $1,230/mo | 21% |
| North Dakota | $5,562/mo | $911/mo | 16% |
| West Virginia | $5,384/mo | $848/mo | 16% |
| California | $6,487/mo | $1,969/mo | 30% |
| Colorado | $6,159/mo | $1,659/mo | 27% |
| Iowa | $5,427/mo | $932/mo | 17% |
| Ohio | $5,465/mo | $986/mo | 18% |
| Pennsylvania | $5,641/mo | $1,176/mo | 21% |
| Missouri | $5,453/mo | $997/mo | 18% |
| Michigan | $5,515/mo | $1,072/mo | 19% |
| South Carolina | $5,553/mo | $1,131/mo | 20% |
| Kentucky | $5,338/mo | $918/mo | 17% |
| Oklahoma | $5,384/mo | $970/mo | 18% |
| Indiana | $5,431/mo | $1,022/mo | 19% |
| Tennessee | $5,435/mo | $1,111/mo | 20% |
| Delaware | $5,626/mo | $1,321/mo | 23% |
| New Mexico | $5,305/mo | $1,034/mo | 19% |
| South Dakota | $5,166/mo | $910/mo | 18% |
| Rhode Island | $5,524/mo | $1,289/mo | 23% |
| Nebraska | $5,199/mo | $1,017/mo | 20% |
| Kansas | $5,182/mo | $1,025/mo | 20% |
| Montana | $5,113/mo | $1,031/mo | 20% |
| Arizona | $5,389/mo | $1,419/mo | 26% |
| Maine | $5,052/mo | $1,104/mo | 22% |
| Nevada | $5,353/mo | $1,478/mo | 28% |
| Utah | $5,214/mo | $1,396/mo | 27% |
| Florida | $5,355/mo | $1,542/mo | 29% |
| Idaho | $4,861/mo | $1,163/mo | 24% |
| Hawaii | $5,446/mo | $1,927/mo | 35% |
| Mississippi | $4,325/mo | $933/mo | 22% |
| Arkansas | $3,960/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.