Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Marketing Manager's pay go, state by state?
A Marketing Manager's pay leaves the most room in Delaware — about $11,252/mo take-home against $1,321/mo typical rent — and the least in Mississippi.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $11,252/mo | $1,321/mo | 12% |
| Virginia | $11,201/mo | $1,547/mo | 14% |
| New York | $11,264/mo | $1,621/mo | 14% |
| New Jersey | $11,275/mo | $1,656/mo | 15% |
| Rhode Island | $10,772/mo | $1,289/mo | 12% |
| Minnesota | $10,673/mo | $1,230/mo | 12% |
| California | $11,341/mo | $1,969/mo | 17% |
| Colorado | $10,999/mo | $1,659/mo | 15% |
| Massachusetts | $11,049/mo | $1,716/mo | 16% |
| Connecticut | $10,575/mo | $1,483/mo | 14% |
| Washington | $10,568/mo | $1,641/mo | 16% |
| Georgia | $10,184/mo | $1,320/mo | 13% |
| Illinois | $9,713/mo | $1,246/mo | 13% |
| New Hampshire | $9,794/mo | $1,424/mo | 15% |
| District of Columbia | $10,189/mo | $1,900/mo | 19% |
| North Carolina | $9,347/mo | $1,147/mo | 12% |
| South Dakota | $8,999/mo | $910/mo | 10% |
| Arizona | $9,444/mo | $1,419/mo | 15% |
| Iowa | $8,637/mo | $932/mo | 11% |
| Michigan | $8,723/mo | $1,072/mo | 12% |
| Ohio | $8,580/mo | $986/mo | 11% |
| Montana | $8,495/mo | $1,031/mo | 12% |
| Kansas | $8,488/mo | $1,025/mo | 12% |
| Florida | $8,992/mo | $1,542/mo | 17% |
| Texas | $8,778/mo | $1,328/mo | 15% |
| Pennsylvania | $8,573/mo | $1,176/mo | 14% |
| Wisconsin | $8,407/mo | $1,033/mo | 12% |
| Tennessee | $8,470/mo | $1,111/mo | 13% |
| Oregon | $8,718/mo | $1,431/mo | 16% |
| Maryland | $8,941/mo | $1,683/mo | 19% |
| North Dakota | $8,112/mo | $911/mo | 11% |
| Indiana | $8,033/mo | $1,022/mo | 13% |
| Utah | $8,369/mo | $1,396/mo | 17% |
| Oklahoma | $7,912/mo | $970/mo | 12% |
| Arkansas | $7,689/mo | $903/mo | 12% |
| Kentucky | $7,500/mo | $918/mo | 12% |
| New Mexico | $7,559/mo | $1,034/mo | 14% |
| Alabama | $7,375/mo | $967/mo | 13% |
| Hawaii | $8,197/mo | $1,927/mo | 24% |
| Missouri | $7,177/mo | $997/mo | 14% |
| Louisiana | $6,979/mo | $1,028/mo | 15% |
| Idaho | $7,073/mo | $1,163/mo | 16% |
| Nebraska | $6,884/mo | $1,017/mo | 15% |
| South Carolina | $6,874/mo | $1,131/mo | 16% |
| West Virginia | $6,408/mo | $848/mo | 13% |
| Alaska | $6,830/mo | $1,361/mo | 20% |
| Nevada | $6,341/mo | $1,478/mo | 23% |
| Mississippi | $5,684/mo | $933/mo | 16% |
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.