Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Purchasing Manager's pay go, state by state?
A Purchasing Manager's pay leaves the most room in New Jersey — about $10,934/mo take-home against $1,656/mo typical rent — and the least in Vermont.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $10,934/mo | $1,656/mo | 15% |
| New York | $10,785/mo | $1,621/mo | 15% |
| District of Columbia | $10,611/mo | $1,900/mo | 18% |
| Virginia | $9,984/mo | $1,547/mo | 15% |
| Washington | $10,022/mo | $1,641/mo | 16% |
| Colorado | $10,009/mo | $1,659/mo | 17% |
| Massachusetts | $10,059/mo | $1,716/mo | 17% |
| California | $9,978/mo | $1,969/mo | 20% |
| Minnesota | $9,086/mo | $1,230/mo | 14% |
| Missouri | $8,822/mo | $997/mo | 11% |
| North Dakota | $8,736/mo | $911/mo | 10% |
| Maryland | $9,464/mo | $1,683/mo | 18% |
| West Virginia | $8,603/mo | $848/mo | 10% |
| Rhode Island | $9,042/mo | $1,289/mo | 14% |
| Michigan | $8,773/mo | $1,072/mo | 12% |
| New Hampshire | $9,119/mo | $1,424/mo | 16% |
| Illinois | $8,900/mo | $1,246/mo | 14% |
| Pennsylvania | $8,711/mo | $1,176/mo | 14% |
| New Mexico | $8,554/mo | $1,034/mo | 12% |
| Kansas | $8,540/mo | $1,025/mo | 12% |
| Ohio | $8,353/mo | $986/mo | 12% |
| Arizona | $8,762/mo | $1,419/mo | 16% |
| South Dakota | $8,210/mo | $910/mo | 11% |
| North Carolina | $8,394/mo | $1,147/mo | 14% |
| Georgia | $8,559/mo | $1,320/mo | 15% |
| Maine | $8,321/mo | $1,104/mo | 13% |
| Alabama | $8,068/mo | $967/mo | 12% |
| Nebraska | $8,072/mo | $1,017/mo | 13% |
| Texas | $8,382/mo | $1,328/mo | 16% |
| Florida | $8,563/mo | $1,542/mo | 18% |
| Connecticut | $8,434/mo | $1,483/mo | 18% |
| Wisconsin | $7,922/mo | $1,033/mo | 13% |
| Tennessee | $7,948/mo | $1,111/mo | 14% |
| Oregon | $8,211/mo | $1,431/mo | 17% |
| Iowa | $7,432/mo | $932/mo | 13% |
| Utah | $7,759/mo | $1,396/mo | 18% |
| Indiana | $7,366/mo | $1,022/mo | 14% |
| Kentucky | $7,149/mo | $918/mo | 13% |
| South Carolina | $7,352/mo | $1,131/mo | 15% |
| Arkansas | $7,075/mo | $903/mo | 13% |
| Louisiana | $7,057/mo | $1,028/mo | 15% |
| Oklahoma | $6,937/mo | $970/mo | 14% |
| Montana | $6,695/mo | $1,031/mo | 15% |
| Idaho | $6,818/mo | $1,163/mo | 17% |
| Mississippi | $6,581/mo | $933/mo | 14% |
| Alaska | $6,980/mo | $1,361/mo | 19% |
| Nevada | $6,785/mo | $1,478/mo | 22% |
| Hawaii | $7,128/mo | $1,927/mo | 27% |
| Vermont | $6,247/mo | $1,207/mo | 19% |
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.