Where Americans Keep the Most Income After Bills 💰

What We're Showing

Using data from the Common Sense Institute, this map shows the share of income a median U.S. family of four has left after paying for housing, food, childcare, insurance, and taxes.

Key Takeaways

• Midwestern states lead, with households keeping about one-third of their income after essentials.
• In the least affordable states, families keep as little as 9–11%.
• The gap between top and bottom states exceeds $2,000 per month in disposable income.