When one thinks of emigrating to the United States, the first idea that usually arises is to settle in one of its mega urban centers, such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami or Chicago.

At the moment, with inflation down but even at high levels for the Northern giant, rising prices for products and services and slowing economy, many are wondering which US state has the best chance for family finances.

Answering this question is not an easy topic, since there are several variables to considerwith income being one, if not the most important.

According to the latest ranking of United States Department of Commercethese are the 10 states with the highest per capita personal income in that country.

First on the list is Massachusetts., with an annual per capita income of US$82,475. It is followed by Connecticut ($82,082), New York ($76,415), California ($76,386), New Jersey ($74,805), New Hampshire ($72,003), Washington ($71,889), Maryland ($69,266), Colorado ( $69,016) and Alaska ($67,138).

The per capita personal income They are obtained by dividing state income among the population, taking into account wages, income of the owner, dividends, interest, rents, benefits and others.

It is worth mentioning that Washington DC is by far the top earning region, with an annual per capita income of $96,873 dollars, but it’s not included in the list since it’s not a state. Nationally, the annual per capita income is US$63,444.

The best cities in the US for the Latino worker

According to a Wall Street Journal survey, other cities are better suited to settle and work for members of the Latino community.

This poll points to itThe smaller poles offer a better mix between the job offer and quality of life.

The results of this ranking are as follows:

Atlanta

Located in the state of Georgia, it is the only metropolis on this list. The Mexican site Visit the USA describes it as a busy, popular city with bright skylines; and, at the same time, with a forest, full of large green spaces and attractive residential areas.

Saint Joseph

A Californian city considered an overwhelming technological nucleus. It is also colloquially called the unofficial capital of Silicon Valley.

There are data indicating that it is one of the safest spots for its inhabitants in the whole country. Additionally, it has a significant percentage of the Hispanic population.

indianapolis

Well known for car racing. It offers good salaries, an excellent quality of life. But overhead costs are also high. It is part of the state of Indiana.

Kansas

In the southern United States, it is a city appreciated for its jazz culture and architecture. Its typical dishes are based on meat.

Jacksonville It belongs to the state of Florida and is considered one of the options with the best quality of life for Hispanic immigrants.

Salt Lake City

In 2021, it had the lowest unemployment rate and the highest percentage of people working or looking for work. It is the capital of Utah and is surrounded by the thick waters of the Great Salt Lake and the snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Range.

raleigh

This spot in North Carolina has one of the strongest economic growth prospects in the country.

In 2020, it had a start-up record. Therefore, the employment opportunities are high.

Nashville

It’s the birthplace of country music and a huge magnet for tech companies.

Austin

It belongs to Texas and is called the “Silicon Valley of the South” due to its concentration of technology industries.