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A $100K salary in San Francisco might only buy the same standard of living as $65K in Austin or $60K in Nashville once all costs are factored in. For young professionals and families, knowing where your money goes can mean the difference between saving for a home and living paycheck to paycheck.
October 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A $100K salary in San Francisco might only buy the same standard of living as $65K in Austin or $60K in Nashville once all costs are factored in. For young professionals and families, knowing where your money goes can mean the difference between saving for a home and living paycheck to paycheck.
Housing dominates in coastal cities
In metros like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, housing alone eats up 35–40% of income — nearly double what residents of Dallas or Kansas City pay as a share of earnings.
In metros like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, housing alone eats up 35–40% of income — nearly double what residents of Dallas or Kansas City pay as a share of earnings.
October 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Housing dominates in coastal cities
In metros like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, housing alone eats up 35–40% of income — nearly double what residents of Dallas or Kansas City pay as a share of earnings.
In metros like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, housing alone eats up 35–40% of income — nearly double what residents of Dallas or Kansas City pay as a share of earnings.