Once taxes are removed from that $100,000 salary, you’ll be left with between $70,000 and $80,000 — depending on where you live. Factor in average annual expenditures, and you’ll have a fairly good ...

A household salary of $80,000 might be enough to live comfortably in only nine of the nation’s 50 largest cities. Even a $90,000 salary delivers a comfortable lifestyle in only 17 of the biggest U.S.

The rising cost of housing remains a financial strain for many Americans. Around 44% of people say they struggle to afford their monthly mortgage or rent, according to a Redfin survey of 4,000 ...

Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported budget gaps for fiscal year 2026. Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported ...

In the nation’s most populous cities, the value of a $100,000 annual salary ranges from “plenty left over” to “barely scraping by.” Also See: The No. 1 Key To Wealth, According To Wahei Takeda, the ...