If you guessed Maryland ($70,545) and Mississippi ($37,790) you’d be right…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the states with the highest income levels are found in the far west and northeast.

The four highest states after Maryland are New Jersey ($70,348), Connecticut ($68,595), Alaska ($68,460) and Hawaii ($67,214). After Mississippi the lowest paying states are West Virginia ($37,989), Arkansas ($38,815), Kentucky ($41,538), and Alabama ($42,538).

If you’re considering moving to one of the high paying states you may want to factor in the cost of living.  Housing costs and living expenses eat up much of the pay difference.