Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Public Relations Manager's pay go, state by state?
A Public Relations Manager's pay leaves the most room in District of Columbia — about $11,928/mo take-home against $1,900/mo typical rent — and the least in South Carolina.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $11,928/mo | $1,900/mo | 16% |
| New York | $11,599/mo | $1,621/mo | 14% |
| New Jersey | $11,073/mo | $1,656/mo | 15% |
| Virginia | $10,610/mo | $1,547/mo | 15% |
| Rhode Island | $9,874/mo | $1,289/mo | 13% |
| Delaware | $9,578/mo | $1,321/mo | 14% |
| Washington | $9,833/mo | $1,641/mo | 17% |
| Massachusetts | $9,883/mo | $1,716/mo | 17% |
| Colorado | $9,588/mo | $1,659/mo | 17% |
| California | $9,783/mo | $1,969/mo | 20% |
| Connecticut | $9,008/mo | $1,483/mo | 16% |
| Minnesota | $8,518/mo | $1,230/mo | 14% |
| New Hampshire | $8,681/mo | $1,424/mo | 16% |
| Georgia | $8,547/mo | $1,320/mo | 15% |
| North Carolina | $8,267/mo | $1,147/mo | 14% |
| Ohio | $8,085/mo | $986/mo | 12% |
| Illinois | $8,258/mo | $1,246/mo | 15% |
| Maryland | $8,555/mo | $1,683/mo | 20% |
| Oregon | $8,097/mo | $1,431/mo | 18% |
| Missouri | $7,589/mo | $997/mo | 13% |
| Kansas | $7,578/mo | $1,025/mo | 14% |
| Pennsylvania | $7,563/mo | $1,176/mo | 16% |
| Michigan | $7,446/mo | $1,072/mo | 14% |
| Utah | $7,730/mo | $1,396/mo | 18% |
| Iowa | $7,149/mo | $932/mo | 13% |
| Arkansas | $7,033/mo | $903/mo | 13% |
| Wisconsin | $6,929/mo | $1,033/mo | 15% |
| Texas | $7,148/mo | $1,328/mo | 19% |
| Alaska | $7,162/mo | $1,361/mo | 19% |
| New Mexico | $6,831/mo | $1,034/mo | 15% |
| Oklahoma | $6,638/mo | $970/mo | 15% |
| Maine | $6,745/mo | $1,104/mo | 16% |
| Nebraska | $6,611/mo | $1,017/mo | 15% |
| Indiana | $6,610/mo | $1,022/mo | 15% |
| Kentucky | $6,475/mo | $918/mo | 14% |
| Florida | $7,090/mo | $1,542/mo | 22% |
| North Dakota | $6,445/mo | $911/mo | 14% |
| Vermont | $6,686/mo | $1,207/mo | 18% |
| Tennessee | $6,571/mo | $1,111/mo | 17% |
| Arizona | $6,683/mo | $1,419/mo | 21% |
| Louisiana | $6,260/mo | $1,028/mo | 16% |
| Nevada | $6,545/mo | $1,478/mo | 23% |
| Alabama | $5,954/mo | $967/mo | 16% |
| Hawaii | $6,869/mo | $1,927/mo | 28% |
| Mississippi | $5,849/mo | $933/mo | 16% |
| Idaho | $6,018/mo | $1,163/mo | 19% |
| West Virginia | $5,394/mo | $848/mo | 16% |
| South Carolina | $5,613/mo | $1,131/mo | 20% |
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.