New Yorkers need to make $63,000 more than residents in Houston, Texas, if they want to live 'comfortably,' according to a new study.
Living in NYC comes at a price – and it sure isn't cheap. In a new study, researchers at SmartAsset analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.JUMP TO: Top 10 Cities With the Highest Salaries Needed to Live Comfortably | Top 10 Cities With the Lowest Salaries Needed to Live ComfortablyTo no one's surprise, the Big Apple has the biggest threshold.
Combined salaries for two working adults with two children needed: $289,4538. San Francisco, CaliforniaAnnual salary needed for a single adult to live comfortably: $119,558Hourly wage needed for a single adult: $57.40Combined salaries for two working adults with two children needed: $283,71210. Oakland, CaliforniaAnnual salary needed for a single adult to live comfortably: $118,768Hourly wage needed for a single adult: $36.
Combined salaries for two working adults with two children needed: $217,984See the full list of rankings here.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A new way to help New Yorkers adjust to life after prisonThe New Black View
Read more »
How organizations are meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers and migrantsOrganizations across New York City are meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers and migrants.
Read more »
NYC snow storm Tuesday: Winter storm warnings issued in NYC-areaWill NYC see measurable snow just before Valentine's Day? Winter Storm Warnings were issued north and west of NYC Sunday night.
Read more »
NYC weather live updates: NYC remote learning stalled by tech issuesSnow falling on NYC, Feb 13
Read more »
More than half of Asian New Yorkers experienced hateful acts in 2023, report saysMore than half of Asian New Yorkers experienced hateful acts in 2023, report says
Read more »
Thieves are stealing millions of dollars of New Yorkers' cash benefitsThieves are stealing millions of dollars of New Yorkers' cash benefits
Read more »