Where Americans Keep the Most Income After Bills 💰 - Voronoi
May 8, 2026
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.
