Who’s Living Paycheck to Paycheck—and Who Isn’t

Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality for many Americans, whose expenses—including housing—sap any hope of disposable income. According to a recent study by GOBankingRates, the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle is most common in California, Hawaii and New York, and least common in Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
States Most Likely to Have Residents Living Paycheck to PaycheckHawaii
Median Paycheck: $2,826Disposable Income: -$367 (-13 percent)CaliforniaMedian Paycheck: $2,48