The rich in the Golden State earn much more than the poor, who are just getting by with one paycheck at a time — making California the 5th worst state when it comes to income inequality . An analysis of the latest Bureau of Labor statistics shows that Virginia sits at the top of the list for the worst divide between the rich and the poor. Virginia is followed by New York, Maryland and Texas, all tied at No. 2. A detailed examination of California’s wage distribution reveals significant