Revealed: The exact salary needed to live comfortably in every major US city - How does yours compare?

business • 10/12/2025

Living comfortably in a major U.S. city now requires a six-figure income in more than half of the country's largest metropolitan areas.

Living comfortably in a major U.S. city now requires a six-figure income in more than half of the country's largest metropolitan areas, according to a new study. The analysis by by GOBankingRates found that Americans must earn at least $100,000 per y... [2713 chars]